Balderton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Balderton’s crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 32.4% of all reported incidents. This category, with 22 cases at a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents, remained 48% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000—43.2% lower than the UK average—suggests a relatively safe environment, though the prominence of violent crime highlights ongoing challenges in this category. Other theft followed closely, contributing 17.7% of total crimes (12 cases at 0.8 per 1,000), a figure 57% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect local factors such as the presence of commercial areas or transient populations that increase opportunities for theft. Anti-social behaviour, at 16.2% of total crimes (11 cases), was 51% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s built-up character and potential for community policing efforts. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—likely influenced crime patterns, with tourism beginning to shift activity away from local hotspots. However, the 14.7% share of criminal damage and arson (10 cases) at 0.7 per 1,000, 21% above the UK average, suggests that environmental factors or targeted vandalism may persist despite seasonal changes. These figures underscore the need for a nuanced understanding of local dynamics, balancing the area’s relative safety with specific vulnerabilities that require attention.

June 2025 saw a 500.0% increase in other theft, rising from 2 to 12 incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the 32.4% share of total crimes attributed to violence and sexual offences, which remain 48% below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 83.3%, from 6 to 1, a drop that could reflect seasonal changes in retail activity or increased security measures. Other notable shifts include a 50.0% decrease in burglary, bringing the category to 3 incidents, or 4.4% of total crimes, which is 29% below the UK average. Meanwhile, bicycle theft rose by 100.0%, moving from 0 to 1 incident—a figure that, while small, is 43% above the UK average for this category. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local factors, such as changing patterns of outdoor activity or targeted interventions in specific crime types.

Balderton's crime rate in June 2025 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 21.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.8. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns often observed in built-up areas during early summer, when tourism begins to shift activity away from local hotspots. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over June, a figure that translates to 1 reported crime for every 219 residents across the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to national averages. The population context further reinforces this: with 14,905 residents, the area’s total of 68 crimes equates to a crime rate that is 43.2% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or environmental factors that may be reducing opportunities for crime, though can be inferred from the data alone.