Bracebridge Heath Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bracebridge Heath's anti-social behaviour rate in July 2025 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents — 68% above the UK average for this category. This stark outlier contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% below the UK’s 8.6 per 1,000. The breakdown reveals anti-social behaviour (37.5% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (32.5%) as the two most common crime types, with shoplifting (12.5%) and other crime (7.5%) following. This pattern aligns with July’s seasonal context: peak summer, school holidays, and tourism activity. The area’s relatively low overall rate may partly reflect its character as a built-up area within North Kesteven, where local amenities and community engagement could contribute to lower property crime rates. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour — likely tied to summer festivals and increased foot traffic — highlights a specific vulnerability. While violent crime remains below the UK average, the concentration of anti-social behaviour in this category suggests targeted interventions may be warranted, particularly during peak tourist periods. The balance of property and violent crime also shifts with violent offences making up nearly 47% of all crimes reported, compared to property crimes at 22.5%. This mix is consistent with areas experiencing transient populations during summer months, though the absence of major retail hubs may limit shoplifting opportunities.

July 2025 saw three crime types surge by 100% compared to June: burglary (0 → 2), shoplifting (0 → 5), and other crime (0 → 3). This sharp rise in previously absent categories indicates a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Burglary’s increase, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened vulnerability during summer when homes are unoccupied for holidays. Shoplifting’s jump to 5 incidents — 38% above the UK average — could be linked to seasonal retail activity or targeted opportunism in local stores. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), due to reduced vandalism during summer months when outdoor spaces are more actively monitored. The anti-social behaviour rate (2.6 per 1,000) remains 68% above the UK average, a persistent concern that may be exacerbated by festivals and events drawing larger crowds. Residents may find the daily crime count — roughly 1 per day — a useful metric for contextualising safety, though this figure masks the concentrated nature of anti-social behaviour incidents. The shift in crime mix, with violent offences comprising 47% of all crimes, also contrasts with the UK average, where property crime typically dominates. This suggests local factors, such as the area’s demographics or event calendars, may be influencing crime dynamics in ways distinct from national trends.

Bracebridge Heath’s July 2025 crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents represents a 73.7% increase from June’s 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a significant monthly surge. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, underscores the impact of concentrated incidents in specific categories. The daily crime count (1 per day) provides a tangible reference for residents, illustrating that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, spikes in anti-social behaviour and other crimes can create short-term concerns. This 73.7% monthly increase must be contextualised within the area’s population scale: with 5,815 residents, even a single additional incident can alter the rate meaningfully. The contrast between the overall rate and the UK average (19.8% lower) is tempered by the fact that certain crime types — particularly anti-social behaviour — are significantly above the national benchmark. This divergence highlights the importance of localised analysis, as the area’s safety profile is shaped by factors unique to North Kesteven, such as its role as a built-up area within a rural district. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while the absolute number of crimes (40) is low, the concentration of specific offences may require targeted policing or community engagement strategies to address effectively.