Bingham Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bingham's crime profile in July 2023, accounting for 26.8% of all reported incidents. This category, with 15 recorded cases, remains 46% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 — 33.7% lower than the UK average of 8.3 — reflects a pattern consistent with smaller built-up areas where community cohesion may reduce certain crime types. Anti-social behaviour (21.4% of total crimes) and shoplifting (14.3%) follow as the next most frequent categories. July's peak summer season, with schools out and festivals active, likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns. While violence and sexual offences saw a 31.8% month-on-month decline from 22 to 15 cases, shoplifting's 100% increase to 8 incidents suggests a shift in criminal activity during the summer. The town's retail presence, particularly in its high streets, may explain shoplifting trends, though this category remains 33% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, is 15% below the UK average, due to local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. The seasonal context of July — with extended daylight and increased foot traffic — may explain why property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle crime (3 incidents, up 100% from zero) show spikes, while violent crime decreases. These patterns highlight the combination of seasonal activity and crime dynamics in Bingham's built-up area.

July 2023 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+100%), shoplifting (+100%), and bicycle theft (+100%) compared to June, with vehicle crime rising from zero to three incidents. This surge may reflect summer tourism, as car parks near attractions and events become more vulnerable. Conversely, other theft and other crime both fell by 66.7%, likely due to seasonal changes in criminal opportunity or increased police visibility during festivals. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 31.8% (from 22 to 15 cases), a drop that could be linked to the summer break reducing conflicts in local schools or community spaces. Shoplifting's 33% above the UK average (0.8 vs 0.6 per 1,000) stands out, despite the overall low crime rate. This anomaly may be attributed to Bingham's retail density — its high streets and shopping centres likely draw both residents and visitors, creating opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 15% below the UK average, a trend that could indicate effective local interventions or a smaller population base reducing the scale of such incidents. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime highlights the need for heightened vigilance in car parks near popular summer venues.

Bingham's July 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 represents an 11.1% decrease from June's 6.2 per 1,000, a decline that aligns with the seasonal lull in violent crime typically seen in summer months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in July, a figure that contrasts with the UK average of approximately 2.6 crimes per day (calculated from the UK rate of 8.3 per 1,000). Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 181 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low crime density in this built-up area. With a population of 10,128, Bingham's crime statistics suggest a safer environment compared to the national average, though the 100% increase in vehicle crime and shoplifting highlights localized vulnerabilities. The 33.7% gap between Bingham's rate and the UK average may be partly explained by its smaller size and possibly lower population density, which can reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the 33% above UK average for shoplifting indicates that specific local factors — such as retail activity — may still drive higher rates in particular categories. For residents, these figures suggest that while the area is generally safer, targeted awareness around vehicle security and retail theft remains important.