Bulkington Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Bulkington's crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 36.8% of all reported incidents—14 cases in total. This category, which includes noise disturbances, disorderly conduct, and other public nuisance offences, was 58% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000 residents. The prominence of anti-social behaviour likely reflects the area's character as a built-up zone with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where summer holidays and increased foot traffic may amplify tensions. Violence and sexual offences followed, contributing 31.6% of the total (12 cases), though this rate was 30% below the UK average. The contrast between these two categories highlights a unique crime profile for Bulkington, where interpersonal disputes and public disorder appear to drive most reported incidents. Vehicle crime, though smaller in volume (4 cases, 10.5% of total), surged by 300% compared to July, potentially linked to August's peak holiday season and increased vehicle movement. Seasonal factors are likely at play, as August typically sees more visitors to the area, which may contribute to both anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related crimes. The overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places Bulkington 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1, suggesting that local policing strategies and community initiatives may be effective in mitigating crime, even as specific categories fluctuate due to temporal and environmental factors.

August 2025 saw a 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to increased traffic during the holiday season. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 55.6%, with 14 incidents recorded—58% above the UK average for this category. This spike could reflect the impact of summer holidays on local social dynamics. Conversely, public order offences fell by 71.4% (from 7 to 2), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 50% (from 6 to 3), suggesting a possible seasonal lull in disruptive activity. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 33.3%, from 18 to 12, though this remains 30% below the UK average. Residents may find the 300% increase in vehicle crime particularly concerning, given the potential for targeted thefts in parking areas near retail hubs.

Bulkington's crime rate in August 2025 fell by 22.5% compared to July, dropping from 8.0 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as August typically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer evening gatherings in the area. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately 1 reported crime per day in August, reflecting a relatively low level of criminal activity for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 162 residents, a figure that underscores the area's generally safer profile compared to national averages. With a population of 6,150, this suggests that the majority of residents experience no direct involvement in criminal incidents, though localized spikes in specific categories remain areas of focus. The contrast between Bulkington's crime profile and the UK average highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which saw significant reductions in August.