Barton-upon-Humber Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Barton-upon-Humber’s crime profile in May 2024 was defined by a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the overall profile. The area recorded 102 crimes in total, yielding a rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents—1.2% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.9% of all reported crimes, far exceeding their share in the UK average, which stands at 58% of the national total. This dominance of violent crime may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the extended daylight hours and the increased social activity typical of May, including bank holidays and the start of warmer weather. Shoplifting, the second most common category, occurred at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000—72% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy could be attributed to the town’s retail presence, which may attract opportunistic theft during periods of higher foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell significantly below the UK average, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 compared to the national 1.4 per 1,000, reflecting the area’s relatively quiet character outside of its core retail and social hubs. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributed to the rise in violent crime. This pattern contrasts with the decline in public order offences and burglary, which may have been influenced by the same factors that reduced anti-social behaviour, such as a lower density of public spaces or fewer opportunities for disorderly conduct.

May 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with violent crimes surging by 54.3% compared to April, driven by a rise in violence and sexual offences from 35 to 54 incidents. This marked increase, coupled with a 300% jump in vehicle crime (from 1 to 4), highlights a shift in the crime profile, where property-related incidents became less prominent relative to violent offences. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 52.9% of all reported crimes—was higher than the UK average for this category, which stood at 2.8 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences declined significantly, with public order incidents dropping by 54.5% to 5. These decreases may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as the closure of school term-time activities and a reduction in outdoor drinking associated with May’s bank holidays. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime offers a concrete reminder to secure vehicles during the month, particularly as longer evenings may have increased opportunities for theft.

Barton-upon-Humber’s crime rate in May 2024 fell to 8.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.9% decrease from the previous month’s 8.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in local data over recent months. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 3 crimes per day in May, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 118 residents. This ratio places Barton in a moderate position relative to its population size, with the daily crime count reflecting the area’s relatively low overall rate. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the crime rate is marginally higher than the UK average, the absolute number of incidents remains manageable for a community of 12,000. The shift in crime distribution from April to May—particularly the reduction in public order and burglary offences—suggests seasonal or situational factors may have influenced reporting patterns during the month.