Bingham Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bingham's crime profile in August 2024 reveals a clear dominance of property-related offences over violent crime, a pattern that may reflect the area's character as a built-up district within Rushcliffe. The overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 39% below the UK average, yet this masks significant variations within categories. Property crimes, particularly burglary, stood out as 181% above the national average, while violent crime, including violence and sexual offences, remained 52% below the UK rate. This divergence suggests that while Bingham is generally safer than the UK average, certain vulnerabilities—such as the potential for empty homes during the summer holidays—may be amplifying property crime risks. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this imbalance, as August is a peak month for tourism and temporary absences from residences, which could increase opportunities for burglary. The area's lower violent crime rates may be consistent with its character as a relatively stable, low-density built-up area, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis. The breakdown of crimes also highlights the role of anti-social behaviour as a persistent issue, accounting for 21.6% of all incidents, a figure 24% below the UK average. These patterns underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within both local and national frameworks to avoid overgeneralisation.

August 2024 saw dramatic spikes in property-related crimes, with vehicle crime and burglary both tripling from previous months (+200% each). This sharp increase in property offences contrasts with a 25% drop in drug-related incidents, which fell from six to one. The balance between property and violent crime shifted significantly, with property crimes accounting for 41% of all reported incidents compared to 25% for violent crimes. Burglary rates in Bingham were 181% above the UK average, a stark deviation from the overall crime rate, which was 39% below the national figure. Residents may find the 18.6% monthly rise in crime rate concerning, particularly given the seasonal context of increased tourism and empty homes, though can be confirmed without further investigation.

Bingham's crime rate in August 2024 rose 18.6% from 4.3 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents compared to July, marking a notable upward trend. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two reported incidents per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the area's smaller population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This rate contrasts with the UK average, which is 39% higher at 8.2 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while Bingham remains significantly safer than the national average, the recent increase suggests a need for continued monitoring. The shift in crime patterns, particularly the surge in property-related offences, may indicate seasonal factors such as increased tourism or unoccupied homes during the summer holiday period, though these remain speculative without further data.