Broseley Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Broseley's crime profile in September 2023 reveals a clear dominance of property-related offences over violent crime, a pattern that may reflect the area's character as a small built-up area within Shropshire. The overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 13.7% below the UK average of 8.0, a notable achievement for a locality of its size. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 26.8% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.1%) and criminal damage and arson (17.1%). This distribution suggests a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related issues, though property crimes—accounting for 39% of the total—outnumbered violent crimes by a margin of 54%. The seasonal context of September, with back-to-school activities and university freshers' week, may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The area's relatively low crime rate could be attributed to its compact nature and limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres, though the rise in criminal damage and arson—100% above the UK average—raises questions about targeted incidents or local factors. This month's data underscores the importance of maintaining community engagement strategies to address specific vulnerabilities while leveraging Broseley's lower overall crime rate as a foundation for further safety improvements.

September 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with other theft tripling (from 1 to 3 incidents) and theft from the person doubling (from 0 to 1), both increases likely linked to seasonal transitions as students and new residents settled into the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 53.3% compared to the previous month, a drop that may reflect the start of the academic term and associated community activities. The crime mix in Broseley continued to show a distinct pattern: while violent crime (11 incidents) remained a concern, property-related offences (16 incidents) dominated, a trend consistent with the area's built-up nature and limited commercial density. Criminal damage and arson incidents were 100% above the UK average, suggesting a potential focus on specific premises or local vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, vehicle crime—0.3 per 1,000 residents—was 38% below the UK average, a figure that may align with Broseley's smaller population and lower traffic volumes compared to larger urban areas. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions in property crime prevention while acknowledging the area's success in maintaining lower rates of violence and sexual offences than the national average.

Broseley's September 2023 crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 13.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.0.7% below the UK average. This month saw 41 total crimes reported over 30 days, translating to roughly 1 crime per day—a figure that, while low, underscores the potential impact of even minor incidents in a community of 5,983 residents. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Broseley in a safer bracket compared to many similar-sized areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes remains manageable, the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average warrants scrutiny. This contrast with the 56% above-average burglary rate and the 38% below-average vehicle crime rate illustrates the complexity of local crime patterns. For residents, the daily crime figure serves as a reminder that vigilance remains important, even in an area with historically low rates. The comparison to the previous month's data highlights the volatility of crime trends, with anti-social behaviour dropping sharply but other categories showing upward movement—a dynamic that may reflect the seasonal rhythm of the area's population shifts.