Broseley Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Broseley, the crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in January 2024 translates to a relatively low risk for individuals, placing the area 40.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This rate means that, on average, one resident in every 230 experienced a reported crime during the month—a figure that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than national benchmarks. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and vehicle crime (11.5%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall, which may partly explain the lower prevalence of shoplifting and other outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. Violence and sexual offences, though the most frequent category, remain 35% below the UK average for this type of crime, suggesting that Broseley's community policing efforts or demographic composition may contribute to this disparity. The relatively low rate of property crime (34.6% of total crimes) compared to violent crime could reflect the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit built-up area within Shropshire, where social cohesion might reduce opportunities for certain types of criminal activity. While January’s data does not show a dramatic shift from previous months, the seasonal context—such as colder weather and reduced daylight—likely influences the types of crimes that occur, with indoor and targeted offences rising over the winter period.

January 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with vehicle crime surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and both drugs-related crimes and other theft increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 each). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns or temporary spikes linked to seasonal factors such as post-holiday economic stress or changes in local activity. Conversely, burglary decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 incidents), possibly reflecting the reduced retail footfall and shorter days typical of January, which could limit opportunities for such crimes. The breakdown of crime types also reveals that Broseley’s violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 35% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) is just 1% above the national figure. This contrast highlights the area’s unique profile: while violent crime remains lower than the UK average, anti-social behaviour—often linked to localised community tensions or transient populations—remains at a level slightly in line with national trends. For residents, the 200% increase in vehicle crime may be a particular concern, as it suggests a sharp rise in incidents such as car vandalism or theft, which could be influenced by factors like increased vehicle idling during colder months or changes in parking patterns.

Broseley’s crime rate in January 2024 (4.4 per 1,000) marked a 4.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000. While this slight upward trend may seem concerning, it remains far below the UK average, with the area still 40.5% safer than the national figure. On a daily basis, Broseley experienced roughly one crime per day in January, a pace that, while not insignificant, is exceptionally low compared to larger urban areas. Over the course of the month, this translated to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 230 residents—a statistic that, when contextualised with the area’s population of 5,983, underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in Broseley. This low frequency is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Broseley’s crime profile is shaped by its smaller size and possibly more stable community structures, which may contribute to the lower rates of property crime and the relatively balanced distribution of violent and non-violent offences. While the 4.1% increase from December is a minor shift, it is unlikely to reflect a significant change in the area’s overall safety, given the broader context of Broseley’s consistently low crime levels.