Fillongley, a built-up area in North Warwickshire, exhibits a crime rate of 112.9 incidents per 1,000 residents. This figure is higher than the United Kingdom’s average crime rate, which stands at 91.6 per 1,000. Understanding this statistic requires considering the village's population size of 1745. Smaller communities can sometimes experience fluctuations in crime rates that appear more significant when expressed as a rate per capita.
The crime rate statistic itself represents the number of reported crimes within a specific timeframe, and doesn't detail the types of crimes occurring. It's important to remember that reporting rates can also influence these numbers; a village with a high reporting rate might appear to have a higher crime rate simply because more incidents are being officially recorded.
Fillongley’s safety score is 75 out of 100, which is slightly below the UK average of 79. A safety score is typically a composite measure incorporating factors beyond just crime rates, such as perceptions of safety, levels of antisocial behaviour, and the presence of community resources. The difference between Fillongley’s safety score and the national average suggests that residents may perceive the area as somewhat less safe than the average UK resident.
It’s also vital to remember that crime statistics are not the sole indicator of safety. Factors like community cohesion, the effectiveness of local policing, and the availability of support services play a significant role. Comparing Fillongley's statistics to other villages in North Warwickshire would provide a more nuanced perspective, but that data isn’t available in this report. However, the provided data clearly indicates that Fillongley’s crime rate is a point of consideration when assessing the overall safety and well-being of the area.