Bracebridge Heath Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bracebridge Heath’s June 2025 crime profile reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the landscape. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a figure that underscores its relatively low risk compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.8% of all crimes, a sharp increase from May and a marked departure from the typical property-crime-heavy patterns seen in many built-up areas. This shift may be influenced by seasonal factors: as June marks the start of summer, increased social activity in public spaces—such as local parks or community events—could contribute to a rise in interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour, while still a significant category (34.8% of total crimes), decreased by 20% month-on-month, reflecting heightened community vigilance during the summer months. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000) is itself lower than Bracebridge Heath’s rate, which may indicate that local demographics or policing strategies are not fully aligned with national trends. Meanwhile, property crimes—such as theft and burglary—remained negligible, with only 4 incidents reported, far below the UK average for similar categories. This divergence could be attributed to the area’s built-up nature, which may foster a sense of collective responsibility or deterrence through visible community presence. The seasonal context of June—longer daylight hours and the beginning of the tourist season—might also play a role, as increased foot traffic in retail or leisure areas could paradoxically reduce property crime while creating environments conducive to violent incidents. However, without further data on local initiatives or socioeconomic factors, any explanation remains speculative.

June 2025 saw a striking 175% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 4 to 11 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 0 to 3), indicates a significant shift in the crime mix, with violent offences now accounting for 47.8% of all reported crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000), where Bracebridge Heath’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 34% below. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 20% (from 10 to 8), suggesting a possible seasonal factor—longer evenings and increased community activity may have acted as a deterrent. Property crimes remained minimal, with only 4 incidents reported, far below the UK average for theft categories. A resident might find the 175% rise in violent crimes particularly concerning, though the overall rate remains well below national levels.

Bracebridge Heath's crime rate in June 2025 (4.0 per 1,000) reflects an 11.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.5 per 1,000, indicating a modest but consistent trend in crime reduction. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This translates to an average of one crime per day across the 30-day period, a statistic that, while low, highlights the sporadic nature of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, the area’s rate remains significantly lower, suggesting a unique combination of local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—that may contribute to this disparity. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the absolute number of crimes (23), the rate per resident is sufficiently low to align with a safer-than-average profile for the UK as a whole.