Broseley Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broseley's December 2024 crime profile reveals a combination of seasonal pressures and localized trends, with the overall rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents remaining 16.9% below the UK average of 7.1. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.7% of the 35 reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (17.1%) and anti-social behaviour (11.4%). This pattern aligns with December's typical dynamics: the Christmas shopping peak, extended dark evenings, and the presence of empty homes over the holidays, which may partly explain the surge in property-related crimes. The dominance of violent crime—now at 2.7 per 1,000—contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting a slight but notable deviation. Meanwhile, the area's relatively low levels of burglary and vehicle crime (both below UK averages by over 30%) may reflect Broseley's character as a smaller, rural-influenced built-up area within Shropshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity could mitigate certain risks. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson—now 89% above the UK average—raises questions about targeted activity or environmental factors, particularly in areas with older infrastructure or seasonal neglect. This month's data, while not indicating a complete departure from Broseley's historical crime profile, underscores the need for vigilance in high-risk categories as seasonal factors continue to influence local patterns.

December 2024 saw a 500% increase in criminal damage and arson, with cases rising from one to six. This spike, alongside a 100% rise in violence and sexual offences (from eight to 16), signals a worrying shift in the crime profile. While anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average by 26%, the sharp rise in violent crimes—now at 2.7 per 1,000 (45.7% of total incidents)—demands attention. The rate of violence in Broseley exceeded the UK average by 5%, a small but significant deviation. The drop in burglary (from three to one) and vehicle crime (from two to one) suggests some areas of improvement, though both remain below UK averages by 35% and 50% respectively. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where public order incidents have doubled, as these often precede more severe crimes in high-traffic zones.

Broseley's December 2024 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 45.9% increase from the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000. This rise, while still below the UK average of 7.1, underscores a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear low but reflects the concentrated nature of incidents during peak seasonal activity. When scaled to the population of 5,983, the monthly exposure means one crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents. This ratio is crucial for understanding the localized impact: over the course of the month, residents faced a 1-in-171 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. Comparing this to the previous month's rate highlights a sharp uptick in specific categories, particularly in violent and property crimes, which may signal seasonal pressures or targeted activity in certain areas.