Balderton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Balderton's crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 43.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes per 14,905 residents, or one reported crime for every 244 residents over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50.8% of all recorded crimes (31 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.0%, 14 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (9.8%, 6 incidents). These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues dominate the local crime picture. Seasonal factors likely played a role: with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping events occurring in November, the combination of darker evenings and increased foot traffic may have contributed to the higher proportion of violent crimes. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour highlights the need for community-focused interventions. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, including vehicle crime (50% below UK average) and shoplifting (84% below UK average), could reflect the area’s character as a built-up district with limited retail density or strong local policing presence. However, the sharp rise in public order offences (+200%) compared to October suggests that temporary factors—such as increased alcohol consumption during seasonal events—may have amplified tensions in public spaces.

November 2025 saw stark shifts in Balderton’s crime mix. Public order offences surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a jump that may reflect heightened tensions during events like Bonfire Night. Violence and sexual offences also increased by 40.9%, from 22 to 31 incidents, possibly linked to the darker evenings and seasonal gatherings. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 87.5% (8 to 1 incidents), likely due to the waning impact of Black Friday shopping activity. Other thefts also dropped by 66.7% (3 to 1 incidents), suggesting reduced opportunities for such crimes. Balderton’s rate for violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) remains 18% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000) is 15% below the national figure. These disparities highlight the area’s relatively lower levels of violent crime compared to the UK as a whole, even as local spikes in specific categories warrant attention. Residents might find the 50.8% share of violent crimes particularly relevant, as it underscores the need for targeted measures in public spaces and community engagement.

Balderton’s crime rate in November 2025 (4.1 per 1,000) marked a 9.1% decrease from October’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000, indicating a slight but consistent decline in overall risk. When viewed daily, the 61 reported crimes over 30 days equate to approximately 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while low, remains a tangible reminder of the need for vigilance. On a monthly basis, the 1-in-244 resident exposure to crime (based on the 14,905 population) places Balderton in a safer bracket compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. This lower exposure is reinforced by Balderton’s performance across multiple categories: violence and sexual offences, for instance, are 18% below the UK average, while public order offences (despite their sharp rise) still remain 57% below the national rate. The area’s built-up nature and limited retail density likely contribute to its comparatively low property crime rates, with vehicle crime (50% below UK average) and shoplifting (84% below UK average) showing particularly stark disparities. These figures suggest that Balderton’s residents face a lower baseline risk of crime than the UK average, though the month’s spikes in public order and violence highlight the importance of addressing localized factors that can temporarily elevate risk.