Bayston Hill Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bayston Hill’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 67.9% below the UK average of 8.4. This places the area among the safest in the country, with crime levels that are significantly lower than the national benchmark. The most common crimes reported were anti-social behaviour (35.7% of all incidents), violence and sexual offences (28.6%), and other crime (14.3%). These categories collectively illustrate a profile where community-related disruptions and minor incidents dominate, rather than more severe or property-focused crimes. The low crime rate is consistent with Bayston Hill’s likely rural or semi-rural character, where limited public spaces, smaller populations, and lower foot traffic may inherently reduce opportunities for criminal activity. Seasonal factors in May—such as bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced the types of crimes reported, with anti-social behaviour and public order incidents rising due to more frequent gatherings. However, the overall safety of the area remains evident, with no property crimes recorded and only one incident of other theft, suggesting that residents are generally protected from more serious or financially impactful crimes. The contrast with the UK average is stark, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which in Bayston Hill are 72% below the national figure. This highlights the effectiveness of local policing, community engagement, or geographic factors in maintaining low crime levels. As May progresses into summer, continued monitoring of crime trends will be important to assess whether seasonal patterns—such as increased tourism or extended social hours—impact the area’s safety profile.

May 2024 saw distinct shifts in crime patterns compared to April. Other theft, other crime, and possession of weapons all rose by 100% from zero to one, two, and two incidents respectively, marking notable spikes. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging trends that may warrant local attention. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 50%, from eight to four incidents, a decrease that aligns with seasonal patterns of reduced outdoor activity during May’s cooler weather. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, contributing 35.7% of all reports. This category is 31% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, highlighting Bayston Hill’s relatively low levels of disruptive incidents. Meanwhile, possession of weapons in the area is 400% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast that may reflect specific local circumstances or reporting practices. For residents, the absence of property crimes—only one incident reported—offers a concrete reassurance about the safety of homes and personal belongings.

Bayston Hill’s crime rate in May 2024 rose by 8.0% compared to April, moving from 2.5 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. While this small increase is notable, the area remains exceptionally safe by national standards. On a daily basis, the local figure shows no reported crimes in May, translating to an average of 0 crimes per day across the 31-day period. This starkly contrasts with the UK average, where daily crime rates are significantly higher. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 372 residents, a monthly exposure that underscores the area’s low-level crime profile. When scaled to the population of 5,212, this means that the likelihood of any resident encountering crime is minimal compared to the UK average. The local context—Bayston Hill’s small size and likely rural character—likely contributes to this pattern, with limited public spaces and lower population density reducing opportunities for crime. This monthly exposure figure, while low, should be interpreted alongside the area’s broader demographic and geographic factors, which may inherently limit the scope for criminal activity.