Bulkington Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bulkington's overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 marked a significant improvement, placing it 26.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics, including the area’s built-up nature within Nuneaton and Bedworth, which may contribute to lower rates of certain crimes compared to more rural or sprawling regions. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and vehicle crime (11.8%). These figures align with patterns often observed in mixed-use urban areas, where interpersonal conflicts and vehicle-related incidents tend to dominate. The seasonal context of November—characterised by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced these trends, as darker evenings can increase opportunities for violent crimes and anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s lower-than-average crime rate suggests effective community engagement or environmental factors that may mitigate risk, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links. Property crimes constituted only 35% of the total, with violent crimes making up a larger share than typically seen in comparable UK areas, indicating a distinct crime profile shaped by local demographics and geography.

November 2023 saw notable increases in several crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 100% (from 0 to 4 incidents) and violence and sexual offences rising by 75% (from 8 to 14). These jumps, while significant, occurred against a backdrop of continued below-average performance for certain categories. For instance, violence and sexual offences remained 11% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that Bulkington’s overall crime profile still diverges from national trends in this area. Vehicle crime, however, exceeded the UK average by 40% (0.5 per 1,000), which may be linked to the area’s built-up nature and the increased retail activity during Black Friday. Similarly, burglary rates rose by 50% (from 2 to 3 incidents), though they remained 47% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). This contrast highlights the complexity of local crime patterns, where some categories benefit from lower-than-average rates despite spikes in specific months. A resident might find the 11.8% share of vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it underscores the need for targeted measures around parking and vehicle security during high-traffic periods.

Bulkington’s November 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 represents a 47.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000, reflecting a notable uptick in reported incidents. However, this monthly fluctuation must be contextualised within the broader picture of Bulkington’s consistently lower-than-average crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 1 crime per day in November, a figure that, while modest, underscores the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the scale of risk faced by the local population. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful when compared to the UK average, though no direct comparison figures were provided for the nation as a whole. The population context further highlights the significance of these numbers: with only 6,150 residents, even a single incident can have a disproportionate impact on community perceptions of safety. While the increase from October to November is stark, it must be balanced against the area’s long-term trend of underperformance relative to the UK average, which may indicate underlying structural factors—such as socioeconomic conditions or policing strategies—that warrant further examination.