Bayston Hill Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a resident of Bayston Hill, the crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents in January 2026 translates to a daily risk that is effectively negligible. This figure is 60.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71.4% of all incidents. This dominance of violent crime is consistent with the area’s character as a built-up community within Shropshire, where social interactions and local dynamics may contribute to such patterns. Seasonal factors also play a role: January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull in retail activity likely reduce opportunities for property crimes, aligning with the observed lower rates of anti-social behaviour (14.3% of total crimes) and no recorded vehicle-related offences. While the overall crime rate is exceptionally low, the breakdown reveals a focus on interpersonal issues, with violent crimes being 24% below the UK average. This suggests that local community engagement or policing efforts may be effective in mitigating more severe crimes, even as the small population size means each incident carries a higher individual impact. The low rate of anti-social behaviour further underscores the area’s generally quiet and stable environment, though the absence of data on specific demographic factors means the underlying causes remain speculative.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violent crimes increasing by 25% compared to the previous month, rising from 8 to 10 incidents. This uptick, though still far below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 (24% lower), may reflect seasonal transitions or unseasonal social gatherings. Two categories saw 100% increases: possession of weapons (from 0 to 1) and drugs (from 0 to 1), both of which are significant given their rarity in the area. The spike in weapons possession, which is 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, raises questions about localized factors, though no specific data explains this anomaly. Conversely, anti-social behaviour remained unusually low, at 57% below the UK average, suggesting that community cohesion or local initiatives may be effective in curbing such disturbances. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the relatively low likelihood of encountering crime, with only 14 incidents reported across 5,212 residents—a figure that underscores the area’s safety despite the small-scale increases in specific categories.

The crime rate in January 2026 rose slightly from 2.5 per 1,000 in December, an 8% increase, but remains far below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 372 residents, a ratio that illustrates the area’s rarity of criminal activity. Daily crime counts were effectively zero, with 14 incidents spread over 31 days, a figure that translates to minimal risk for any individual. This low frequency is compounded by the area’s small population: with 5,212 residents, even a single incident is statistically significant. The contrast with the UK average highlights Bayston Hill’s distinct position as a low-crime community, where violent crimes are 24% below national levels and anti-social behaviour is 57% below. However, the 186% excess in weapons possession—a category where the UK average is 0.1 per 1,000—suggests a localized vulnerability that may warrant further attention. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, for residents, the risk of encountering crime is exceptionally low, though the small numbers mean each incident is more visible within the community.