Bracebridge Heath Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bracebridge Heath's crime profile in August 2025 continued to reflect its position as a relatively safe built-up area within North Kesteven. The overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents placed the area 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in maintaining low crime levels. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 12 incidents (46.2% of total crimes), though at a rate 27% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed with six incidents (23.1% of total crimes), also significantly below the national average. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely contributed to the reduced burglary risk, as empty homes are more common during this period. However, the area's low population density and limited commercial activity may also play a role in keeping property crime rates low. The rate of other thefts (0.5 per 1,000) remained just 2% below the UK average, suggesting that while overall crime is controlled, targeted efforts may be needed to address specific vulnerabilities in theft prevention. The data also highlights the need for continued vigilance in areas like public order and criminal damage, which saw increases month-on-month. These trends, while not statistically significant in isolation, could indicate shifts in local dynamics that require further monitoring.

August 2025 saw significant reductions in several crime categories, most a sharp 80.0% decline in shoplifting, with incidents dropping from five to one. This decrease may partly reflect the seasonal shift as August marks the end of the summer tourist season, reducing opportunities for retail theft. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 60.0%, from 15 to six incidents, a trend consistent with the area's typically low levels of public disorder. Burglary rates dropped by half, from two to one, a decrease that may align with the seasonal pattern of empty homes during holidays. However, not all categories declined: other theft increased by 200.0%, rising from one to three incidents, and public order offences doubled from zero to one. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging challenges in areas like community cohesion or enforcement focus. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 46.2% of all crimes, but at a rate 27% below the UK average, illustrating the area's generally safer profile despite persistent challenges in violent crime prevention.

Bracebridge Heath's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 35.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with the overall rate 44.4% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low volume of incidents typical of smaller communities. When scaled to the population of 5,815 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 224 residents. This statistic, while seemingly high in absolute terms, underscores the rarity of criminal activity in a built-up area where most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. The drop from June to August aligns with seasonal patterns, as August is a peak holiday month when tourism declines and empty homes reduce burglary risks, though this connection remains speculative without further data on local demographics.