West Bridgford Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of West Bridgford in May 2024 reveals a distinctive mix of violent and property-related incidents that contrasts with the UK average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.5% of all crimes, the highest single category, a figure that is 40% below the UK average for this type. This suggests a localised focus on interpersonal crime that may be influenced by the area's urban density and community dynamics. Shoplifting emerged as the second most common crime (21.6% of total incidents), a rate (1.3 per 1,000) that is 103% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). This stark divergence likely reflects the presence of retail hubs within the built-up area, where high foot traffic and commercial activity create opportunities for theft. Anti-social behaviour followed closely (20.2% of total crimes), with a rate (1.2 per 1,000) that is 17% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000). This suggests that while the area experiences significant social disorder, it remains somewhat below national benchmarks for this category. The overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents places West Bridgford 27.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that may be attributed to the area's relatively low levels of violent crime and effective local policing strategies. Seasonal factors in May—such as bank holidays and extended evening hours—likely contributed to increased socialising and associated incidents of public order offences, as evidenced by the 71.4% month-on-month rise in this category. However, the absence of significant spikes in burglary or vehicle crime indicates that the area's property crime profile is more stable compared to other parts of the UK. This combination of factors illustrates a community with active retail and social spaces that generate specific challenges, while maintaining a crime rate that is lower than the national average.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+128.6%) and public order offences (+71.4%), suggesting a shift in the crime mix towards property-related incidents. These rises may partly explain the 9.6% monthly increase in the overall rate. Meanwhile, bicycle theft rose by 28.6%, a category that is 275% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area's cycling infrastructure and increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75.0% (4 → 1), a stark contrast to the 100% UK average rate for this category. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (27.5% of total crimes) and shoplifting (21.6%) highlights a unique balance compared to the UK, where shoplifting is significantly lower (0.6 per 1,000). Residents may find the 103% above UK average for shoplifting particularly relevant, as it indicates a localised challenge in retail security.

West Bridgford's crime rate in May 2024 (6.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 9.6% increase from the previous month's 5.5 per 1,000. This upward shift aligns with the area's seasonal rhythm, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays may contribute to increased socialising and outdoor activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 7 crimes per day in May, reflecting a consistent local pattern rather than a sudden spike. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area's population of 35,943. This monthly exposure rate suggests that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to the UK average. The population context further illustrates that the area's crime profile is shaped by its urban character, with retail and community hubs likely influencing patterns of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.