Bracebridge Heath Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bracebridge Heath’s crime rate for January 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, even as local patterns shifted slightly during the month. The top two crime types were violence and sexual offences (8 cases, 44.4% of total) and vehicle crime (3 cases, 16.7%), though both remained well below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences in the area are 46% below the national rate (1.4 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while vehicle crime matched the UK average exactly (0.5 per 1,000). Seasonal factors likely influenced these figures: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall may have contributed to the rise in violent offences and the decline in shoplifting. The built-up nature of Bracebridge Heath, typical of many small rural towns, may also shape crime dynamics, with limited public spaces and lower population density reducing opportunities for certain crimes. However, the spike in violent incidents highlights the need for continued monitoring, particularly as the area transitions into February, when school terms resume and community activity increases. Despite the increase, the overall rate remains exceptionally low, reflecting the area’s character as a quiet, low-density residential community where crime is rare but not absent.

Violent crimes in January 2024 surged by 166.7%, rising from 3 to 8 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in burglary (from 0 to 2 cases), suggests a shift in crime patterns that may reflect seasonal or local factors. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped 66.7% (from 6 to 2 cases), and vehicle crime fell by 40% (from 5 to 3), potentially due to reduced retail activity post-holiday. Violent crimes in Bracebridge Heath remain 46% below the UK average (1.4 vs 2.6 per 1,000), and anti-social behaviour is 70% below the national rate (0.3 vs 1.0 per 1,000). These figures highlight the area’s consistent underperformance relative to UK norms in certain categories, despite the recent spike in violent offences. Residents may find the 58.1% gap to the UK average reassuring, though the month-on-month rise in violence warrants attention.

Bracebridge Heath's crime rate in January 2024 rose 6.2% compared to December 2023, moving from 2.9 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This small increase contrasts with the area’s overall trend of remaining significantly below the UK average. Locally, 18 crimes were reported over 31 days, averaging roughly 1 crime per day—a rate that, while low, reflects the area’s compact built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 323 residents, highlighting the sparse distribution of incidents in this small community. This monthly exposure figure, when contextualised against the area’s population of 5,815, underscores how infrequent crime remains compared to larger urban centres. The shift in crime types from December to January—particularly the surge in violent offences—may be linked to seasonal factors, such as shorter daylight hours and post-holiday social dynamics.