Beddau Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 marked a combination of trends in Beddau’s crime profile, with overall crime rates remaining 26% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The area recorded 44 crimes in total, with violent crimes—specifically violence and sexual offences—accounting for 59.1% of the total, a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category’s 3.4 per 1,000 rate, 33% above the UK norm, underscores a pressing concern for local authorities and residents. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (26% below), rose by 75% month-on-month, indicating a potential correlation with the Easter holiday period and increased community gatherings. Vehicle crime and public order offences also fell below national averages, with the latter dropping 43% compared to the UK rate. Seasonal factors, including the transition to spring and the Easter period, may have influenced these patterns, as outdoor activity and social interactions typically increase during this time. However, the absence of a significant rise in property crimes—only 6 incidents reported—suggests that the area’s built-up character, possibly with limited retail or commercial spaces, may contribute to lower theft rates. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, particularly as these categories show upward trends despite broader declines.

April 2024 saw a 13% increase in violence and sexual offences, with 26 incidents reported—33% above the UK average for this category. This rise, coupled with a 75% surge in anti-social behaviour, signals a troubling shift in local crime dynamics. While shoplifting and burglary fell sharply (75% and 50% decreases, respectively), the surge in other crime (+100%) warrants scrutiny, as it suggests unaddressed vulnerabilities. The breakdown reveals that property crimes accounted for just 14% of total incidents, a stark contrast to the 59% share of violent crimes, highlighting a shift towards more personal and immediate threats. Residents should be particularly aware of the spike in violence, which may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during the Easter period and spring weather.

Beddau’s crime rate in April 2024 fell by 20.0% compared to March’s 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a broader trend of reduced overall criminal activity. However, this decline masks significant shifts in crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in specific categories. Monthly exposure data reveals that over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 7,697. This monthly aggregate suggests that while the overall risk remains manageable, targeted issues—particularly in violent crime—require closer attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even modest increases in specific categories can have a discernible impact on community safety, especially when considering the area’s demographics and local infrastructure.