Bingham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,128, Bingham recorded 35 crimes in January 2025, equating to a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 50.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, marking a significant divergence from national trends. The most frequent offences were anti-social behaviour (25.7% of total crimes), followed by violence and sexual offences (17.1%) and drugs-related incidents (11.4%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal context, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain lower rates of outdoor crimes. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, may reflect the post-holiday period, when community interactions and social gatherings could contribute to such incidents. Meanwhile, the low rate of violent crime—76% below the UK average—suggests a stable social environment, though this may also reflect underreporting or effective local policing. Drug-related offences, while lower than the UK average in some categories, show a 54% increase compared to national rates, hinting at localized factors such as proximity to transport hubs or transient populations. The overall crime profile illustrates a largely low-risk area, but the data underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific categories like drug-related incidents.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+200%) and vehicle crime (+200%), both rising from one incident to three. Bicycle theft also surged by 100%, with one reported case in the month. These spikes may reflect seasonal shifts, such as post-holiday returns to routine or changes in local activity patterns. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 64.7%, from 17 to 6, potentially linked to the end of the festive season and reduced social gatherings. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 25%, from 12 to 9, which could indicate successful community engagement efforts or temporary reductions in public events. Bingham’s drug-related offences (0.4 per 1,000) are 54% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may be attributed to specific local challenges, such as proximity to transport networks or unmet support services. Meanwhile, shoplifting remains 52% below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), suggesting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in key areas.

Bingham’s crime rate in January 2025 (3.5 per 1,000) represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000, reflecting a modest downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may resonate with residents as a tangible measure of local safety. Monthly exposure data reveals that one crime occurred for roughly every 289 residents, a ratio that contextualizes the low frequency of incidents within the community. With a population of 10,128, the area’s crime profile underscores its relative safety compared to the UK average, though localized variations—such as the 54% increase in drug-related offences—highlight areas requiring closer attention. These statistics, when viewed through a population-scaled lens, demonstrate that while Bingham remains a low-crime area, targeted strategies may be necessary to address specific categories like drug-related incidents, which exceed national benchmarks. The comparison also emphasizes the importance of maintaining current initiatives that have contributed to the overall decline in violence and sexual offences.