Bayston Hill Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,212 residents, Bayston Hill recorded just 10 crimes in February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 people. This figure is 73.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest crime rates in the country for this period. The breakdown reveals a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all reported crimes (4 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (30%, 3 cases) and other theft (20%, 2 cases). These figures align with the area's character as a small, rural-built-up area within Shropshire, where low population density and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to the sparse crime profile. The winter season appears to have had a dampening effect on crime, with February typically experiencing lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social interactions. However, the presence of violence and sexual offences at 0.8 per 1,000 — 68% below the UK average — suggests that while overall crime is minimal, targeted interventions may still be necessary in specific contexts. The relatively high proportion of criminal damage and arson (0.6 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 indicates a localised concern that could be linked to seasonal factors such as colder weather or increased property maintenance needs during winter.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with criminal damage and arson rising by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases) and other theft increasing by 100% (from 1 to 2 cases). These spikes contrast with a 50% decrease in anti-social behaviour (from 2 to 1 case), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity toward property-related offences. The rate of violence and sexual offences (0.8 per 1,000) remains 68% below the UK average, highlighting Bayston Hill's consistently low levels of violent crime. However, the 11% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) raises questions about local factors — such as the area's historic buildings or seasonal property maintenance demands — that might be contributing to this category's higher-than-average prevalence. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 200% surge in criminal damage and arson, which could signal a need for heightened vigilance during colder months when property vulnerabilities may be more pronounced. The absence of significant property crime (only 5 cases out of 10 total) further reinforces the area's low-risk profile, with violent crimes making up nearly half of all incidents.

Bayston Hill's crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 in February 2024 represents a 9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.1 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that has likely been reinforced by the winter season's low outdoor activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 0 crimes per day over the 29-day month — a statistic that, while technically accurate, may feel more impactful when framed as a monthly aggregate: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 521 residents. This figure underscores the area's exceptionally low crime exposure compared to the UK average, where residents face significantly higher risks. When scaled to the population of 5,212, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-521 residents illustrates the stark contrast between Bayston Hill's safety and the national average. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the disproportionate impact of specific crime types: while the overall rate is minuscule, the 40% share of violence and sexual offences (4 cases) indicates that when incidents do occur, they are more likely to fall into violent categories rather than property crimes. This pattern may be influenced by the area's small size and limited public spaces, which could concentrate incidents in specific locations or demographics.