Bingham Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bingham’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This positions the built-up area as one of the safer regions nationally, though local patterns reveal a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22%) and other theft (8%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which is 2.6 per 1,000—Bingham’s rate is 41% below that. The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter and springtime activity, may have influenced crime dynamics. While outdoor spaces typically see increased use, the lower overall crime rate suggests factors such as community engagement, effective local policing, or the area’s character as a relatively low-density built-up zone could be contributing. However, the dominance of violence and sexual offences over property crimes diverges from the UK trend, where property crimes often dominate. This imbalance may reflect local demographics, such as a younger population or specific social interactions in public spaces. The absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary, which are typically seasonal, indicates that April’s crime profile aligns more with consistent rather than fluctuating patterns. These findings highlight the need to consider both national benchmarks and local specifics when assessing Bingham’s safety.

April 2024 saw notable shifts in Bingham’s crime profile. Burglary increased by 300% compared to March, rising from one to four incidents, while other theft also rose by 100% (from two to four cases). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential vulnerabilities in local property security. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 28.6% (from 21 to 15 cases), a decline that aligns with the UK-wide trend of reduced violent crime. This category remains significantly below the UK average, with Bingham’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000 being 41% lower than the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also dropped slightly, though the overall crime mix still skews toward violent and disorderly incidents. The UK comparison reveals further contrasts: public order offences in Bingham (0.4 per 1,000) are 25% below the UK average, but burglary (0.4 per 1,000) is 25% above the UK rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This divergence may reflect local factors, such as the built-up area’s density or specific property types. For residents, the 300% rise in burglary is a key data point—a single incident in March ballooning to four in April, suggesting a need for heightened vigilance in securing homes.

Bingham’s crime rate in April 2024 rose by 6.5% compared to March’s 4.6 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 203 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate—1-in-203—is lower than the average for many UK areas, reflecting Bingham’s relatively low crime environment. With a population of 10,128, the daily crime count of 2 suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. However, the 6.5% increase from March indicates a slight upward trend, which may be influenced by seasonal factors such as Easter-related gatherings or increased foot traffic in public spaces. The comparison to the UK average also highlights Bingham’s unique profile: while property crimes like burglary are slightly above the national rate, violent crimes remain significantly lower. This contrast may be attributed to Bingham’s built-up area status, where community policing and lower population density could mitigate some forms of crime while leaving others, such as burglary, more susceptible to local conditions. These statistics offer a snapshot of how Bingham’s crime rate interacts with both national trends and local realities.