Bulkington Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bulkington's crime rate in May 2024 of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 34.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.4, a disparity that places the area firmly in the safer tier of national statistics. This figure reflects a broader trend of consistently lower crime rates, with the area's top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (44.1% of total), anti-social behaviour (23.5%), and public order (11.8%)—each contributing distinct insights into local dynamics. The prevalence of violence and sexual offences, though 15% below the UK average, may be influenced by the area's built-up character, where higher population density and social interactions could drive such incidents. Anti-social behaviour's prominence, coupled with a 10% gap below the UK average, suggests effective local policing or community engagement efforts. However, the public order category's 11% surplus above the UK average—despite a 100% increase in cases—raises questions about localized factors, such as seasonal events or enforcement priorities. May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, common in this time of year, likely amplified these trends, particularly in public spaces. The area's overall low crime rate, when contextualized against the UK average, underscores its relative safety, though the interplay of local geography and seasonal rhythms remains a key consideration for ongoing analysis.

May 2024 saw a 200% surge in shoplifting, rising from one to three incidents, a stark contrast to the 36% UK-wide deficit for this category. Anti-social behaviour also spiked by 166.7%, increasing from three to eight cases, which may reflect the impact of longer evenings and increased social activity typical of the month. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped sharply by 75%, from eight to two incidents, potentially linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or reduced outdoor activity. Violent crimes, which make up 44.1% of total offences, remained 15% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the area's built-up nature and community dynamics. The public order category, however, saw a 100% increase, rising to four cases, and was 11% above the UK average—a divergence that warrants closer examination of local enforcement or social factors.

Bulkington's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7. This slight decline contrasts with the area's broader trend of maintaining a consistently lower-than-average profile nationally. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a generally low level of criminal activity relative to its population of 6,150. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively sparse distribution of incidents across the community. This monthly aggregate highlights how infrequent crime is in Bulkington compared to the UK average, where residents face a significantly higher risk. The data suggests that local factors—such as the area's built-up nature and potential community-focused policing—may contribute to this sustained low rate from the figures alone.