Bulkington Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bulkington’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked disparity highlights the area’s comparatively low exposure to crime, a pattern consistent with its status as a built-up area within a larger commuter region. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.8% of total incidents (8 cases), though this rate remains 52% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 21.7% (5 cases), while criminal damage and arson made up 17.4% (4 cases). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, though the absence of significant spikes in burglary or theft from the person aligns with the area’s likely characteristics—a mix of residential and commercial spaces without the high-density retail or nightlife hubs that often drive such crimes. Seasonal factors may also have played a role: the transition to darker evenings in October, coupled with Halloween, could have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the overall stability in crime rates—despite fluctuations in specific categories—indicates a resilient local environment where crime remains a low priority compared to national averages. This consistency may reflect effective community policing, strong local engagement, or simply the inherent characteristics of a smaller, more tightly-knit built-up area.

October 2023 saw a 150% rise in anti-social behaviour, with incidents increasing from 2 to 5. This surge, though still below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000 (38% below), raises questions about local triggers. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, from 4 to 2, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes as Halloween approached. Other crime and other theft each saw a 100% increase, moving from zero to one incident, though these remain well below UK averages. The most striking outlier is violence and sexual offences, which dropped by 33.3% from 12 to 8, despite remaining 52% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This decrease could align with the transition to darker evenings. For residents, the 150% jump in anti-social behaviour offers a concrete data point to consider when assessing local safety trends.

Bulkington’s crime rate in October 2023 dropped 25.8% from the previous month’s 5.0 per 1,000 to 3.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime reported per day across the area’s 6,150 residents, a figure that may feel more tangible for locals. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 267 residents, a metric that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. While the population size of Bulkington is modest, the per-capita crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. This context suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics—may be playing a role in sustaining this lower rate. However, the exact drivers, and further analysis would be needed to isolate specific influences.