Bingham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bingham's crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents in October 2024 places it 53.1% below the UK average, reflecting a consistently lower-than-national crime profile. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (13 cases, 34.2% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (7 cases, 18.4%) and burglary (6 cases, 15.8%). This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within Rushcliffe, where community engagement and local policing may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the Halloween period—may partly explain fluctuations in anti-social behaviour and burglary. However, the overall reduction in violence compared to previous months suggests that ongoing efforts to address local tensions have had a measurable impact. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Bingham's rate is 51% below the national benchmark. This contrast highlights the area's relative safety, though the 82% above-average burglary rate raises questions about specific vulnerabilities, such as targeted properties or seasonal opportunities for offenders.

October 2024 saw significant decreases in violence and sexual offences, falling by 38.1% from 21 to 13 cases. This decline, despite the Halloween season and shorter daylight hours, may indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or increased community vigilance. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 60% (5 to 2 cases), a trend consistent with the seasonal shift toward quieter evenings. However, burglary surged by 500%, jumping from 1 to 6 cases—a stark anomaly requiring further investigation. This spike contrasts sharply with the UK average burglary rate of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting Bingham's rate is 82% above the national benchmark. Other theft and shoplifting each doubled, though these remain well below UK averages. Residents may find the 1-in-267 resident monthly exposure rate (based on 38 crimes over 10,128 residents) a useful metric for contextualising local safety. The burglary increase, while unexplained by the data, underscores the need for targeted prevention strategies in specific areas.

Bingham's crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 in October 2024 represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in October, a figure that, while low, highlights the potential for concentrated incidents in specific periods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 267 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of crime in a built-up area with a population of 10,128. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which is 8.1 per 1,000. However, the 82% above-average burglary rate in Bingham—despite its overall low crime profile—suggests that certain vulnerabilities, such as property security or offender targeting, may be at play. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's status as a comparatively safe location, though the burglary anomaly deserves closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.