Bingham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2023, Bingham maintained a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance highlights the area's consistent safety record, though the balance between property and violent crime offers intriguing insights. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.1% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000—39% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 23.7%, while criminal damage and arson made up 15.3% of incidents. This latter category, however, stood out as 43% above the UK average, raising questions about local factors contributing to this anomaly. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may explain some trends, such as the 28.6% increase in criminal damage and arson. With tourism and empty homes potentially increasing burglary risks, the area's crime picture reflects a combination of seasonal pressures and underlying community resilience. While property crimes slightly outnumbered violent crimes (37.3% vs 27.1%), the overall low rate suggests that Bingham's built-up area remains relatively secure compared to national benchmarks. This balance may indicate effective local policing or community initiatives, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.

August 2023 witnessed a 100% increase in both other theft and possession of weapons, with the latter rising from zero to two incidents. This shift contrasts with the overall stability in violent crime, which remained 39% below the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted subtly, with property crimes accounting for 37.3% of total incidents compared to 27.1% for violent crimes. Criminal damage and arson rose by 28.6%, moving from seven to nine incidents. This increase may partly explain the slight overall rate rise, though the area still benefits from a crime profile significantly below national levels. Residents might find the 100% jump in other theft particularly relevant, as it suggests a small but sharp rise in targeted property crimes.

Bingham's crime rate in August 2023 rose by 5.4% compared to July, moving from 5.5 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains 28.4% below the UK average. On a daily basis, an average of two crimes were reported each day in August, reflecting a consistent but low-level pattern of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 172 residents, illustrating the relatively sparse distribution of incidents within the built-up area. When contextualised against Bingham's population of 10,128, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the increase in specific categories like criminal damage and weapons possession warrants attention. The monthly exposure figure, while low, highlights the importance of sustained community engagement to maintain this level of safety.