Balderton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Balderton’s overall crime rate in September 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a sustained decline compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This 43.2% gap reflects a persistent trend in the area’s crime profile, which contrasts sharply with national statistics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 30.2% of all reported crimes, though this rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 50% below the UK average for the same category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 20.6% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000—23% lower than the UK figure. These patterns align with Balderton’s character as a small built-up area within a rural district, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime. Seasonal factors in September, including the transition back to school and university term beginnings, may have influenced crime dynamics, though the data shows no direct correlation with sharp spikes in specific categories. The relatively low rates of property crime—21 incidents in total, or 3.3% of all crimes—suggest that residential areas in Balderton remain comparatively safer than the UK average. This may be attributed to the area’s limited commercial activity and smaller retail presence, which typically drives shoplifting and vehicle crime. However, the breakdown highlights the need for continued monitoring of specific categories, such as ‘other crime,’ which saw a notable increase in September.

September 2025 saw a 50% reduction in bicycle theft compared to August, with incidents dropping from 2 to 1. This decline, while modest, aligns with the seasonal transition as evenings draw in and recreational cycling decreases. Public order offences also fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a shift that may reflect the end of summer social gatherings and the start of term-time routines. Criminal damage and arson decreased by 46.2%, from 13 to 7, marking a significant drop in property-related disturbances. These decreases contrast with sharp increases in other categories: other theft rose by 400% (1 to 5), a jump that may signal heightened vulnerability in specific contexts, such as unsecured premises or targeted opportunities. Meanwhile, ‘other crime’ increased by 60% (5 to 8), a category that includes a range of non-specific incidents. This category’s rate (0.5 per 1,000) is 212% above the UK average, highlighting a potential gap in reporting or a unique local trend. Shoplifting also rose by 33.3% (3 to 4), though it remains 51% below the UK average. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the surge in ‘other crime,’ which lacks clear contextual links to Balderton’s geography or demographics.

Balderton’s crime rate in September 2025 fell to 4.2 per 1,000, a 3.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This small but consistent decline reinforces the area’s position as one of the safer built-up areas in England. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Balderton’s population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 237 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is far below the national average. With a population of 14,905, the area’s low crime density suggests that local initiatives, such as community engagement or policing strategies, may be effective. However, the disparity in specific crime categories—such as ‘other crime’ being 212% above the UK average—indicates that certain issues require deeper analysis. These figures provide residents with a clear context: while the overall environment is safer than most, targeted attention to outlier categories is essential to maintain this trend.