Bingham Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bingham’s crime rate in March 2023 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends highlights the town’s distinct character as a smaller, likely more community-oriented built-up area within Rushcliffe. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (25.6% of total incidents), followed closely by anti-social behaviour and shoplifting (each 16.3%). These figures align with the seasonal context of March, a transitional period as daylight hours increase and clocks change, which may influence both social interactions and criminal activity patterns. The town’s violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000—60% below the UK average—suggests a safer environment, potentially linked to lower population density and fewer high-risk urban spaces. However, shoplifting’s 0.7 per 1,000 rate, 43% above the UK average, indicates a specific vulnerability that may be tied to local retail dynamics, such as the presence of high-traffic shops or seasonal shopping events. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, remained 33% below the UK average, reflecting a generally orderly community. The crime profile also shows a shift in the balance between property and violent crimes, with property crimes slightly outnumbering violent ones—a trend that may be influenced by the time of year, as retail activity increases. These patterns, while not definitive, offer insights into how Bingham’s unique characteristics interact with broader national trends to shape its crime profile.

March 2023 saw Bingham’s violent crime rate at 1.1 per 1,000 residents—60% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast may reflect the town’s quieter character and lower population density compared to more densely populated UK regions. However, shoplifting emerged as a notable outlier, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, 43% above the UK’s 0.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy could be linked to Bingham’s retail landscape, which may include smaller shops or seasonal sales activity during the spring transition. The balance of crime types also shifted compared to previous months, with property crimes (17) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (11), a reversal of the trend seen in some earlier months. Anti-social behaviour, at 7 incidents, remained a consistent concern, though still 33% below the UK average. These figures suggest that while Bingham’s overall safety profile remains strong, targeted efforts around retail security could address the shoplifting anomaly without compromising the town’s broader low-crime environment.

In March 2023, Bingham recorded 43 crimes over 31 days, equating to roughly 1 crime per day. This daily frequency is lower than the typical patterns seen in larger urban areas, reflecting Bingham’s smaller population and likely lower density of high-risk environments. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 236 residents—a figure that, while not negligible, suggests a relatively low level of exposure compared to more densely populated regions. When scaled to the area’s population of 10,128, the crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places Bingham significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This disparity is particularly evident in violent crime, where the rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 60% below the UK average. However, shoplifting stands out as an exception, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—43% above the UK’s 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect local retail dynamics, such as the presence of high-traffic shops or seasonal shopping patterns during March. For residents, the monthly exposure figure offers a tangible way to gauge risk: the likelihood of encountering a crime in Bingham is far lower than in many comparable areas, though vigilance around retail spaces remains warranted.