Bingham Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bingham, 4.1 crimes were recorded in December 2023, placing the area 43.1% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 247 residents over the course of the month, a figure that may partly explain the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31.7% of all reported incidents. This category also stood out for being 50% below the UK average, consistent with Bingham’s generally tranquil built-up character, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Other crime (9.8%) and criminal damage (9.8%) followed closely, though both showed stark contrasts with national trends—other crime was 233% above the UK average, while criminal damage was 29% below. Seasonal factors, such as the Christmas shopping peak and dark evenings, may have influenced the mix of offences, with shoplifting and burglary seeing notable increases. However, the overall low crime rate suggests that Bingham’s residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation than the average UK resident, a pattern that has persisted despite the usual December spike in festive-related activity.

December 2023 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, burglary, and possession of weapons compared to November, with these crimes rising from zero to two incidents each. This shift may reflect the seasonal context of Christmas shopping and the potential for empty homes during the holiday period, which could create opportunities for opportunistic theft. Conversely, other theft, anti-social behaviour, and public order offences all declined by 50%, due to heightened community vigilance during the festive season or reduced foot traffic in public spaces. The breakdown of crimes also revealed stark contrasts with UK averages: other crime was 233% above the national rate, while violent crime was 50% below. These disparities highlight the unique character of Bingham, where certain categories—like possession of weapons—may be influenced by local factors such as the presence of nearby industrial areas or the movement of transient populations. A resident might find the 100% rise in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for increased vigilance in retail areas during the festive period, even in an area typically considered low-risk.

Bingham’s December 2023 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 represents an 8.0% increase from November’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 247 residents, a figure that places Bingham among the safest built-up areas in the UK. When scaled to daily life, this equates to roughly one crime being reported every day, a pace that is slower than the national average and suggests a community where residents are less likely to encounter crime in their daily routines. The population context further reinforces this: with 10,128 residents, the area’s low crime rate means that the average resident has a much lower probability of becoming a victim compared to those in larger, more densely populated areas. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like violent crime, where Bingham’s rate is half that of the UK average, and anti-social behaviour, which is 68% below the national figure. These statistics illustrate a community where local initiatives, combined with the area’s compact size and likely strong social networks, may contribute to maintaining a safer environment, even during the high-traffic December period.