Bracebridge Heath Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bracebridge Heath’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 74.3% below the UK average of 7.4. This exceptionally low figure reflects the area’s status as a built-up district with limited commercial density and a small population of 5,815. The most prevalent crime type was other theft, accounting for 27.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and shoplifting at 18.2% each. These patterns align with the area’s character as a relatively quiet residential zone, where property crimes dominate over violent offences. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced anti-social behaviour patterns, though the overall decline in such incidents suggests effective local policing or natural deterrence. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 88% below the UK average, a gap that may be attributed to the lack of nightlife venues or high-traffic areas typically associated with such offences. However, the 100% increase in shoplifting raises questions about whether specific retail outlets or seasonal demand for goods has created new vulnerabilities. This uptick may be linked to the influx of students and younger residents during the autumn term, though the low overall crime rate suggests that such factors have not yet triggered broader trends. The contrast between stable theft rates and declining anti-social behaviour highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, which appear to be shaped as much by geography and demographics as by seasonal shifts.

September saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, with two incidents reported compared to one in August. This spike contrasts with a significant 83.3% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 12 to 2. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 66.7%, from six to two incidents. Other theft remained stable at 0.5 per 1,000, matching the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, the area’s violent crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 88% below the UK average of 2.6, a disparity that may reflect the town’s low population density and limited nightlife. Residents should remain vigilant around retail areas, where the doubling of shoplifting incidents suggests targeted opportunities for offenders. This increase could be linked to the return of students and freshers, who may contribute to foot traffic in local shops.

Bracebridge Heath's crime rate in September 2025 fell sharply to 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 57.7% drop from 4.5 per 1,000 in August. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with rates 74.3% below the national average. Daily crime figures show just 0.37 crimes per day on average—a rate so low that over the course of the month, one resident in 529 experienced a reported crime. This stark contrast to the previous month underscores the volatility of local crime patterns, though the overall trend remains firmly downward. When scaled to the population, the 11 total crimes reported in September equate to an exposure rate of 1-in-529 for residents, a figure that contextualises the low probability of personal involvement in crime. The area’s small population and limited commercial activity likely contribute to this low exposure, though seasonal factors such as the return to school may have temporarily influenced patterns.