Bingham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 saw Bingham maintain its position as a relatively low-crime area, with an overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents — 47.4% below the UK average of 7.8. This places Bingham firmly within the safer end of the national spectrum, a trend consistent with its built-up area status within Rushcliffe. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 26.8% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (19.5%) and shoplifting (14.6%). These figures suggest a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related incidents, though the latter remain lower than national averages. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns, as March marks a transition to spring with extended evenings and the clocks changing. While violent crime rates are lower than the UK average, the prominence of violence and sexual offences raises questions about local dynamics — perhaps linked to the area's character as a commuter-focused built-up zone with mixed residential and retail spaces. The comparatively low levels of vehicle crime (12.2%) and burglary (4.9%) may reflect strong community engagement or effective local policing strategies, though these remain areas for continued monitoring. Overall, Bingham's crime profile illustrates a stable, low-level environment with no immediate signs of significant escalation.

March 2025 brought notable shifts in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 166.7% (from 3 to 8 incidents), vehicle crime rising 150% (from 2 to 5), and burglary doubling (from 1 to 2). These increases contrast sharply with declines in other theft (-50%) and public order offences (-33.3%). The violent crime category, while still the most common, remained 60% below the UK average (1.1 vs 2.7 per 1,000). This divergence from national trends may reflect Bingham's built-up area status, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to lower rates of violent incidents. Meanwhile, the surge in criminal damage and arson could be linked to seasonal factors — as evenings lengthen and temperatures rise, outdoor activity increases, creating more opportunities for such offences. The sharp rise in vehicle crime, which now sits 28% above the UK average (0.5 vs 0.4 per 1,000), may indicate a specific vulnerability in local parking infrastructure or vehicle security practices. Residents should remain vigilant in areas with high foot traffic or poorly lit parking zones, where vehicle-related crimes are most likely to occur. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in specific categories while maintaining the overall low-crime trajectory that defines Bingham.

Bingham's March 2025 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 represents an 8.0% increase from February's 3.8, though it remains significantly below the UK average. This small upward trend occurs against a backdrop of 1 reported crime per day on average — a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 247 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable areas. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, Bingham's 10,128 residents experienced 41 crimes, translating to a manageable level of incident density. This rate is particularly striking when compared to the UK's average of 7.8 per 1,000, highlighting Bingham's status as a low-crime built-up area. The 8% month-on-month increase, while statistically significant, is unlikely to indicate a major shift in crime patterns — it may instead reflect normal fluctuations in reporting or seasonal activity. For residents, the most tangible insight lies in the daily crime context: a single incident per day across the area means most residents are unlikely to experience direct victimisation. However, the specific increases in criminal damage and vehicle crime suggest targeted areas of concern that warrant local attention.