Bracebridge Heath Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bracebridge Heath’s crime rate in August 2023 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 67.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement underscores the area’s relative safety. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 66.7% of all crimes, with 10 incidents reported—a rate of 1.7 per 1,000, 18% above the UK average. This category’s prominence may reflect the area’s built-up nature and the influence of seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during August’s peak holiday period. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.3 per 1,000, were 89% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s low violent crime profile. Bicycle theft, though minimal at 1 incident (0.2 per 1,000), surged by 100% compared to July, possibly linked to increased cycling during warmer weather. Shoplifting and vehicle crime both declined, with shoplifting falling 50% to 1 incident and vehicle crime dropping 66.7% to 1 case. These trends align with August’s seasonal context, where tourism and empty homes may heighten burglary risks but community engagement and local initiatives likely contribute to the overall downward trajectory in violent crime.

August 2023 saw a stark reduction in violent crimes, with an 83.3% decrease from July’s 12 to 2 incidents. This decline, though likely influenced by seasonal factors such as increased community activity and summer events, contrasts with a 66.7% rise in anti-social behaviour, which climbed from 6 to 10 cases. The most notable shift was in bicycle theft, which surged by 100% from 0 to 1 incident—a figure that, while small, highlights the potential vulnerability of cycling infrastructure in the area. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.3 per 1,000, remain 89% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s generally low violent crime profile. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 case, aligning with the UK average’s 0.6 per 1,000 rate. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local initiatives and broader seasonal dynamics.

Bracebridge Heath’s crime rate in August 2023 dropped by 53.1% compared to July’s 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a marked shift in local patterns. With 15 total crimes reported over the month, the daily crime count averaged roughly zero, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for every 388 residents, a figure that underscores the low frequency of criminal activity relative to the population of 5,815. This monthly exposure rate, while contextually low, contrasts with the UK average, which is not provided for daily or monthly comparisons. The population-scaled perspective suggests that residents face minimal risk compared to national trends, though localized factors such as seasonal tourism and community engagement may play a role. The shift from July’s higher rate to August’s lower rate aligns with typical summer patterns, where increased foot traffic and community events may temporarily deter certain crimes, though anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue.