Bracebridge Heath Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bracebridge Heath's crime profile in April 2024 remained markedly lower than the UK average, with a total crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents — 46.8% below the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 9 incidents (37.5% of total crimes), though this category still sits 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 6 reports (25.0% of total), maintaining its position as the second most common category. The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity — likely contributes to the prevalence of violent offences, as higher foot traffic in public spaces may create opportunities for conflict. However, the area's consistently low crime rate suggests a combination of community cohesion, effective local policing, and the built-up nature of the area, which may limit opportunities for more serious crimes. Property crime, while lower overall, showed a mixed pattern: burglary fell to 0.5 per 1,000, but other theft and shoplifting both surged, indicating a shift in criminal focus. This could reflect seasonal factors such as increased retail activity during Easter or changes in offender behaviour during the transition from winter to spring. The data also highlights the area's resilience in maintaining low levels of public order offences, with incidents dropping to 0.2 per 1,000 — 62% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This suggests that community-based initiatives or local enforcement strategies may be effectively mitigating disorderly conduct, even as other categories fluctuate.

April 2024 saw a striking doubling of both other theft and shoplifting offences, with each category increasing by 100% compared to March. This sharp rise in property-related crimes contrasts with a 25% decrease in burglary and a 50% drop in public order offences. The crime mix also shifted notably: violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.5% of total crimes, slightly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, remained 18% below the UK rate of 1.2 per 1,000. Residents may find the increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it marks the first recorded incident in this category since October 2023. Meanwhile, burglary's decline to 0.5 per 1,000 — 56% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 — suggests targeted police interventions or seasonal factors may be influencing property crime trends.

Bracebridge Heath's crime rate in April 2024 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, an 11.0% decline from the previous month's 4.6 per 1,000. This continues a trend of moderation seen in recent months, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 24 total crimes were reported over 30 days, equating to roughly one crime per day — a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population of 5,815. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 242 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents. This compares to the UK average, though no direct UK daily or monthly exposure figures are available for comparison. The population-scaled perspective highlights how the area's compact size and lower density contribute to its consistently lower crime profile, with no major spikes or drops in recent months.