Bayston Hill Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bayston Hill’s October 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places it 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscoring its relative safety. Anti-social behaviour emerged as a striking outlier, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000—just 1% above the UK average—despite the area’s overall low crime profile. This contrast may reflect localized pressures, such as the impact of darker evenings and seasonal events like Halloween, which can amplify disruptive behaviour in smaller communities. The top crime types were anti-social behaviour (38.9% of all incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (33.3%), and public order offences (11.1%). These figures align with patterns seen in similar rural-adjacent built-up areas, where community dynamics and limited resources may contribute to varying crime trends. Violent crimes, though a significant portion of the total, remained lower than the UK average, consistent with Bayston Hill’s character as a small, commuter-focused or low-density area. Seasonal factors, including the clocks going back and shorter daylight hours, likely played a role in shaping the month’s crime picture. The low levels of property crime—only 3 incidents (1.5 per 1,000)—further suggest that the area’s built-up nature may not align with high-risk retail or commercial zones, which typically drive theft and burglary. This combination of low overall rates and specific spikes in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted local initiatives, even as the broader trend remains positive.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 600% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to seven—a stark outlier compared to the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This surge, alongside a 100% rise in public order offences and shoplifting, contrasts with declines in criminal damage and arson (75% drop) and burglary (50% drop). The crime mix also shifted notably: while violent crimes (6 cases) accounted for 33.3% of total incidents, they remained 55% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This divergence suggests localized factors, such as seasonal events like Halloween, may have influenced anti-social behaviour. Residents might note that shoplifting, though low (just one incident), doubled from zero in September, linked to increased foot traffic around local shops during the month. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing monitoring, particularly as the area’s crime profile continues to evolve.

Bayston Hill’s crime rate in October 2024 rose to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 63.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000. While this shift is notable, the daily crime count remains low—just one crime reported per day on average. Over the course of the month, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 290 residents, reflecting the area’s overall safety compared to national figures. The population context further underscores this: with 5,212 residents, the crime rate remains exceptionally low, even when considering the month-on-month rise. Residents may find this monthly exposure figure useful for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, though the overall trend still positions Bayston Hill as significantly safer than the UK average. This contrast highlights the area’s unique characteristics, possibly linked to its relatively small size and rural-adjacent setting, which may contribute to lower crime rates despite the recent uptick in certain categories.