Bingham Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Bingham during May 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, with a notable emphasis on interpersonal and public order issues. At 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 26.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that reflects a combination of community-focused policing and local social dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, contributing 36.7% of total reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.0%) and criminal damage and arson (13.3%). This pattern may partly explain the area's relatively low property crime rate, which stood at 17 incidents — just 28.3% of the total — compared to 22 violent crimes. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contributes to the prominence of violence and public order offences. For example, the 22 incidents of violence and sexual offences may reflect heightened interactions in local pubs and public spaces without further data. The UK average for this category is 2.8 per 1,000, with Bingham's rate at 2.2 per 1,000 — 21% below the national figure. This divergence suggests that Bingham's crime mix is shaped by factors unique to its built-up area within Rushcliffe, such as community engagement initiatives or local governance structures that may mitigate property-related crime but not interpersonal conflict.

May 2023 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and criminal damage and arson increasing by 166.7% (from 3 to 8). These jumps, alongside a 144.4% rise in violence and sexual offences (from 9 to 22), indicate a marked shift in the crime mix toward more disruptive and confrontational incidents. Conversely, burglary fell by 50.0% (from 2 to 1), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 25.0% (from 20 to 15), suggesting some short-term success in addressing property crime and public disorder. The area's violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 21% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a contrast to anti-social behaviour, which is 13% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This imbalance may reflect the influence of local demographics or policing priorities, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences — which include disorderly behaviour and alcohol-related incidents — is a tangible concern, particularly as May's bank holidays and extended daylight hours could have encouraged more outdoor gatherings. The 59% gap between Bingham's shoplifting rate (0.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) also highlights a potential contrast in retail environments, with fewer thefts linked to lower foot traffic or effective local deterrents.

Bingham's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 42.7% compared to the previous month's figure of 4.2 per 1,000, marking a notable upward trend despite remaining well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the potential for sudden spikes in specific categories like public order offences. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is likely to be perceived as relatively safe by local residents compared to areas with higher population densities or more concentrated commercial activity. When scaled to the area's population of 10,128, this translates to a manageable level of risk. increase from April raises questions about underlying factors. The previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000 may have been influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and fewer public events, which could have reduced opportunities for violent or disruptive crimes. However, the sharp rise in May's public order offences — which include anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related incidents — suggests that the local environment may be more susceptible to such issues during periods of increased social activity. This comparison highlights the importance of contextualising crime rates within both temporal and spatial frameworks, as Bingham's built-up character within Rushcliffe may offer different risk profiles compared to more rural or urban counterparts.