West Bridgford Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of West Bridgford, the December 2024 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents translates to a 38% lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average. This figure reflects a community that, while not immune to localised challenges, maintains a crime profile significantly safer than national benchmarks. The most common incidents—shoplifting (35% of all crimes), violence and sexual offences (16.6%), and anti-social behaviour (12.1%)—illustrate a mix of retail-focused and community-level concerns. Shoplifting rates, at 1.5 per 1,000, were 163% above the UK average, likely driven by the Christmas shopping peak and the area's commercial presence. This seasonal factor may partly explain the sharp contrast with the 73% below-average rate for violent crime, which remains well below the national benchmark. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes like burglary or vehicle crime further supports the area's safer profile, though the 100% increase in 'other crime' highlights the need for vigilance in less common categories. These patterns are consistent with the built-up nature of West Bridgford, where retail corridors and residential areas intersect but are managed through community engagement and targeted policing.

December saw a 100% increase in 'other crime', 'robbery', and 'bicycle theft' compared to November, though these remain low-frequency incidents. Conversely, 'other theft' fell by 60% and 'drugs' by 55.6%, indicating shifts in criminal activity patterns. Shoplifting remains the dominant crime type at 35% of all incidents, with rates 163% above the UK average, likely driven by holiday shopping activity. Violent crime, at 26 incidents, was 73% below the UK average, consistent with the area's lower population density and community-focused policing. The absence of reported 'burglary' and 'vehicle crime' in December contrasts with the UK average, suggesting effective local deterrents or seasonal inactivity in these categories.

West Bridgford's crime rate in December 2024 dropped to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 19.8% decrease from November's 5.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as holiday-related activity shifts from commercial centres to home environments. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 5 crimes reported each day in December, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 229 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective shows that the area's crime profile is safer than the national benchmark, with violent crime rates 73% below the UK average. These figures suggest that while localised issues like shoplifting persist, broader systemic risks are mitigated by the area's demographic and geographic characteristics.