West Kingsdown Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, West Kingsdown’s overall crime rate stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, while higher than the previous month’s 5.8, remains comparatively low for the area. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, contributing to 42.9% of all reported incidents. This category was 103% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 28% below average for violent crimes, which included 13 incidents of violence and sexual offences. The seasonal context of June—as the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced patterns, with increased social activity potentially contributing to anti-social behaviour. However, the 50% decrease in other theft, which fell from 8 to 4 incidents, suggests some success in addressing property-related crime. Public order offences, which rose by 100% compared to May, highlight a shift in the types of incidents being reported, linked to the influx of visitors during the summer months. The relatively low crime rate, despite these fluctuations, indicates that West Kingsdown remains a safer area than the national average.

June 2023 marked a 20% rise in West Kingsdown’s crime rate compared to May, driven by a 100% increase in public order offences and drugs-related incidents. Anti-social behaviour remained the most reported crime, accounting for 42.9% of all incidents, and was 103% above the UK average for this category. This contrasted with a 50% decrease in other theft, which had been the second most common crime in May. Violent crimes, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, were 28% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts in community safety may be yielding results. A resident might find the 100% rise in public order crimes particularly noteworthy, as it reflects a shift in the crime mix that could signal changing patterns in local behaviour or enforcement priorities.

West Kingsdown’s crime rate in June 2023 rose by 20% compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.8 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 18.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to roughly one crime per day across the 30-day period, a rate that reflects the community’s relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 145 residents—a figure that, while small, underscores the importance of vigilance in maintaining local safety. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the area’s population of 6,087, highlights how infrequent crime is in West Kingsdown compared to national trends. The rise in June, though modest, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during the start of summer, which can sometimes correlate with anti-social behaviour or public order incidents.