Bingham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bingham’s built-up area recorded 27 crimes in January 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents — a figure 63.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark disparity highlights the area’s relative safety, which may be attributed to its smaller population and lower density compared to major urban centres. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (25.9% of total incidents) and violence and sexual offences (22.2%), though both categories remain significantly below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 29% below the UK rate of 1.0 per 1,000, while violence and sexual offences are 77% below the national average of 2.6 per 1,000. Seasonal context may also play a role: January, a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, typically sees lower outdoor crime rates. This aligns with the data, where vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000) both fall below UK averages, suggesting that fewer opportunities for such crimes may be available in Bingham. The area’s low crime rate could also reflect the characteristics of a built-up area within Rushcliffe, where community ties and limited commercial activity may contribute to a more stable environment. However, the 300% increase in other theft incidents compared to December raises questions about localized factors, such as changes in security practices or targeted activity, though can be established without further data.

January 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with other theft incidents surging by 300% (from 1 to 4) and anti-social behaviour rising by 133.3% (from 3 to 7). These increases, while notable, remain far below UK averages: other theft is 30% below the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000, and anti-social behaviour is 29% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), and drugs-related incidents dropped by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), suggesting possible seasonal or localized factors influencing these categories. The breakdown also shows a stark contrast in violent crime: violence and sexual offences, at 6 incidents, are 77% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This mix of rising and falling categories underscores the complexity of crime trends, with property crimes (12 incidents) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (6), though both remain well below national averages. A resident would find the 300% increase in other theft particularly relevant, as it may indicate targeted activity in specific locations.

Bingham’s crime rate in January 2024 dropped to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 34.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader trend of reduced incidents, particularly in categories such as criminal damage and arson, which fell by 75% month-on-month. When scaled to daily figures, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a low frequency that aligns with Bingham’s small population of 10,128. Monthly exposure further illustrates this safety: over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 375 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This contrasts with the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would be significantly higher, though such comparisons are not provided here. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Bingham’s crime levels remain exceptionally low relative to its size, a pattern consistent with smaller, less densely populated built-up areas where community cohesion and limited foot traffic may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime.