Bingham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,128, Bingham recorded 58 crimes in January 2026—a rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, 16.2% below the UK average. This figure equates to roughly one crime for every 175 residents over the course of the month, underscoring the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.8% of all incidents, followed by public order (15.5%) and anti-social behaviour (12.1%). These patterns align with January's seasonal context: post-holiday periods typically see reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. However, the prominence of violence-related offences suggests ongoing challenges in managing public safety, particularly in areas with high community interaction. The lower-than-UK-average rates for property crimes—such as shoplifting (12% below) and burglary (64% below)—reflect Bingham's built-up character, where compact spaces and higher surveillance may deter certain types of crime. Yet the rise in drugs-related offences and weapons possession indicates emerging issues that could benefit from targeted interventions.

January 2026 saw stark shifts in Bingham's crime profile, with drugs-related offences leaping by 300% compared to December, driven by a jump from 1 to 4 incidents. This increase, alongside a 100% rise in possession of weapons and burglary, contrasts with a 22.2% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 9 to 7 incidents. The breakdown reveals a notable divergence from UK averages: public order offences in Bingham were 114% higher than the national rate, while anti-social behaviour was 25% below. This mix of trends suggests a combination of local factors and broader patterns, with the surge in drugs-related crime—now at 0.4 per 1,000, 43% above the UK average—posing a new challenge for community safety.

Bingham's crime rate in January 2026 rose 38.1% compared to December's 4.2 per 1,000, marking the highest monthly rate since at least the start of the year. This increase translates to 2 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that, while low by UK standards, represents a shift in local patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents—a rate that, when scaled to the area's population of 10,128, illustrates the relative rarity of crime in Bingham. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 150 residents. The population-scaled perspective highlights Bingham's position as a relatively safe built-up area, though the rise in certain categories suggests evolving dynamics that warrant closer examination.