Bayston Hill Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Bayston Hill, the crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents in January 2024 translates to a daily risk that is effectively negligible. This figure, which is 71.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflects the area’s character as a small, built-up community within rural Shropshire. The most common crime types—violence and sexual offences (36.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (18.2%), and criminal damage and arson (9.1%)—suggest a pattern influenced by local dynamics. The low rate of violent crime, particularly for violence and sexual offences (0.8 per 1,000), is 69% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s likely sparse population and limited public spaces that may reduce opportunities for such incidents. Seasonal factors in January, such as post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours, may contribute to the mix of crimes recorded, though the low overall rate indicates that outdoor activities and retail footfall—common drivers of crime in urban areas—are less prominent here. The balance between property and violent crime also differs from the UK average, with property crimes (3 incidents) comprising less than a third of the total, compared to the national trend where property crimes often dominate. This suggests that social interactions, rather than economic factors, may play a larger role in shaping Bayston Hill’s crime profile.

January 2024 saw three crime types increase by 100% from December: criminal damage and arson, other theft, and robbery. This contrasts with a 20% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 5 to 4 incidents. The area’s rate for violence and sexual offences (0.8 per 1,000) is 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a significant disparity that may reflect the area’s smaller population and lower density. However, robbery rates in Bayston Hill (0.2 per 1,000) are 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a stark outlier that warrants closer examination. These shifts suggest a mix of localized factors, such as seasonal transitions affecting property crimes, and broader patterns in violent crime. For residents, the 100% increase in robbery highlights a specific risk that, while rare, may require targeted awareness.

In January 2024, Bayston Hill’s crime rate rose by 9.9% from 1.9 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents compared to December 2023. This translates to roughly 0 crimes per day on average, a figure that may seem abstract but reflects the low frequency of incidents in this small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 474 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk faced by individuals in Bayston Hill. When scaled to the UK average, this rate is 71.6% below the national figure of 7.4 per 1,000. However, the month-on-month increase highlights the need to monitor trends, particularly in categories like criminal damage and arson, which saw a 100% rise. While daily crime counts remain negligible, the population-scaled perspective offers a clearer picture of how infrequent incidents are for residents, even as local fluctuations occur.