Bingham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour accounted for 20.9% of reported crimes in Bingham during July 2024, making it the most prevalent category. This was followed by violence and sexual offences (18.6%) and drugs (14.0%). The overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places Bingham 48.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that reflects broader patterns of lower urban crime in smaller built-up areas. July’s peak summer season, with schools closed and tourism at its height, likely contributed to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, which often escalates during large gatherings and outdoor events. The area’s relatively low population density compared to major cities may also reduce opportunities for property crime, though this remains consistent with data showing property crimes (14 total) making up only 32.6% of all incidents. Violence and sexual offences saw a sharp decline, possibly linked to the closure of summer schools reducing youth concentrations in public spaces. However, the spike in drug-related crimes—rising 100% from zero to six incidents—raises questions about localized factors, though no direct causal link can be confirmed without further data. The breakdown also shows shoplifting at 71% below the UK average, suggesting effective retail security measures in Bingham’s commercial areas. These patterns illustrate a crime profile shaped by seasonal rhythms and the area’s unique character as a smaller urban centre within a rural district.

July 2024 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, with six incidents reported compared to zero in June. This rise contrasts sharply with a 61.9% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 21 to 8 cases—a shift potentially influenced by seasonal changes in community activity. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 40%, from 15 to 9 incidents, though this remains the largest single category by volume. Drug crimes in Bingham are 173% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, highlighting a significant local disparity. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates were 71% below the UK average, aligning with Bingham’s lower property crime profile. The month-on-month decline in violence and sexual offences may reflect the summer school holidays reducing youth concentrations in public spaces. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 100% increase in drug-related incidents, which could signal emerging trends requiring local attention. The contrast between rising drug crimes and falling violence rates also underscores the complexity of crime dynamics, with different factors influencing different categories. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions that address specific vulnerabilities without overgeneralizing from limited data.

Bingham’s crime rate in July 2024 (4.3 per 1,000) marked a 23.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in July, a figure that, while low, underscores the sporadic nature of incidents in a smaller built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 236 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to Bingham’s population of 10,128. This suggests a level of safety that is uncommon in larger urban centres, where crime rates tend to cluster more densely. The population context further reinforces this: with only 43 total crimes reported, Bingham’s per capita rate is well below the UK average, indicating a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and environmental factors that deter crime. However, the sharp rise in drug-related incidents—despite the overall decline—raises questions about localized pressures that may not be fully captured by aggregated statistics. These figures, when viewed alongside the UK averages, highlight both the strengths and the unique challenges of Bingham’s crime profile, offering a nuanced picture of safety that balances overall trends with specific category-level anomalies.