Bracebridge Heath Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour remains the dominant category in Bracebridge Heath’s crime profile, accounting for 38.5% of reported incidents in May 2025. This is followed by shoplifting (26.9%) and violence and sexual offences (15.4%). The area’s overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents is 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower risk of crime compared to national trends. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contribute to increased socialising in public spaces, which may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour. This category’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 20% above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or specific hotspots could be at play. While shoplifting rates are 79% above the UK average, this may be linked to the area’s retail presence or seasonal shopping patterns. Conversely, violence and sexual offences are 75% below the UK average, reflecting effective community policing or lower population density in key areas. The low overall crime rate aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within North Kesteven, which may have fewer high-risk environments compared to larger urban centres. These patterns highlight the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime trends, rather than broad national comparisons.

May 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Shoplifting increased by 100% compared to April, jumping from zero to seven incidents—a stark rise that may reflect seasonal retail activity or targeted behaviour during bank holidays. Other crime and vehicle crime also doubled from zero to one each, though these small numbers must be interpreted cautiously. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, from two to one, and burglary dropped by 50% following a previous spike. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 42.9%, from seven to four, though this category remains well below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while still the most common category, is 20% above the UK average, highlighting a unique local challenge. Shoplifting in Bracebridge Heath is 79% above the UK rate of 0.7 per 1,000, which could indicate a need for targeted retail security measures. The contrast between shoplifting and burglary rates—both at 0.2 per 1,000 but with shoplifting significantly higher—suggests differing risk factors for property crime in the area. These shifts underscore the importance of real-time monitoring and tailored interventions to address emerging trends.

Bracebridge Heath’s crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 in May 2025 represents a 36.7% increase from April’s 3.3 per 1,000, though it remains far below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 224 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national standards. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while seemingly modest, must be contextualised within the local population of 5,815. This translates to a daily risk of about 0.017%, which is significantly lower than the UK average. The area’s built-up nature within North Kesteven may contribute to this lower exposure, as smaller communities often have more cohesive social networks that deter crime. However, the rise in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour suggests that specific local pressures—such as increased foot traffic during May’s longer evenings or seasonal events—could be influencing crime patterns. These figures illustrate that while Bracebridge Heath is generally safer than the UK average, targeted efforts to address rising categories like shoplifting may be necessary to maintain this trend.