Bulkington Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Bulkington’s crime rate stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to a per-capita risk that is lower than national trends, with the area’s built-up character and population size likely contributing to this disparity. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.8%) and other crime (7.4%). These patterns may reflect the local dynamics of a smaller, closely-knit community where interpersonal conflicts and low-level disputes are more visible. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may have influenced the crime mix, reducing opportunities for shoplifting and vehicle-related crimes while increasing incidents of violence in quieter, more isolated settings. Despite the rise in violent offences, Bulkington’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics may be playing a role. The data also highlights the importance of context: while the rate of violence is 31% below the UK average, the 114% increase in ‘other crime’ compared to the national figure indicates that new or less common types of incidents are emerging in the area. This could signal shifts in criminal activity that warrant further analysis, though the low absolute numbers mean that residents are unlikely to encounter these crimes frequently. The combination of a low crime rate and a relatively small population means that each incident has a more pronounced impact on the community, making transparency and local policing efforts critical to maintaining public confidence.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 266.7% in January 2024, jumping from three to 11 incidents. This increase, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, marks a dramatic shift in the area’s crime profile. Other crime and vehicle crime both doubled from zero to two and one respectively, introducing new categories to the local crime mix. Anti-social behaviour remained relatively low, at 0.7 per 1,000—29% below the UK average—suggesting that community tensions may not yet be a major concern. Violence and sexual offences in Bulkington are 31% below the UK average, indicating that the local context may involve factors such as community cohesion or effective policing in this area. Residents may find the 285.1% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate concerning, though the absolute number of incidents remains small in a population of 6,150.

Bulkington’s crime rate in January 2024 rose sharply from 1.1 per 1,000 in December to 4.4 per 1,000, a 285.1% increase. This jump reflects a significant shift in the local crime picture. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 27 reported crimes over 31 days equate to roughly one crime per day—a figure that, while low, highlights the potential for incidents to occur in a relatively short timeframe. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 228 residents, underscoring the rarity of crime in this built-up area. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which would likely be higher given Bulkington’s overall rate. The population of 6,150 means that the impact of individual incidents is distributed across a relatively small community, making each report more visible and impactful for residents. The increase in violent crimes, in particular, may have altered the perception of safety, even though the absolute number of incidents remains low compared to national trends.