Broseley Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broseley's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects the area's character as a small, historically significant town within Shropshire, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to lower crime levels. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.9% of all reported incidents (13 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.9%) and criminal damage (9.7%). These patterns align with Broseley's mix of residential areas and heritage sites, which may see higher concentrations of interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended evenings, bank holidays, and increased socialising—could have influenced the rise in public order offences. The town's overall crime picture contrasts sharply with national trends, particularly in violent crime categories where Broseley's rate (2.2 per 1,000) is 22% below the UK average. This suggests that local initiatives, community policing, or demographic factors may be playing a role, though further analysis would be required to identify specific causes. The relatively low levels of property crime (7 cases, or 22.6% of total crimes) also diverge from UK patterns, where property crimes typically constitute a larger share of reported incidents. These findings highlight Broseley's unique position within the national crime profile, warranting continued monitoring to understand the interplay between local conditions and crime trends.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in Broseley's crime mix, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to April: possession of weapons (0 → 1), public order offences (0 → 3), and other crime (0 → 3). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging patterns that may warrant closer attention. Conversely, other theft fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and violence and sexual offences decreased by 13.3% (from 15 to 13), potentially reflecting seasonal variations or localized interventions. The town's performance against UK averages reveals stark contrasts: while violence and sexual offences are 22% below the national rate, 'other crime' is 212% above the UK average (0.5 vs 0.2 per 1,000). This anomaly may indicate underreporting in other categories or unique local challenges. Public order offences, though rising, remain 14% below the UK average (0.5 vs 0.6 per 1,000), suggesting Broseley's approach to managing such incidents is effective. The 35.8% gap between Broseley's rate and the UK average underscores the importance of contextual factors—such as the town's compact size, historic character, and community networks—which may naturally reduce crime opportunities. Residents might find the 19.1% increase in the overall crime rate from April (4.4 to 5.2 per 1,000) noteworthy, though this remains well below national levels.

Broseley's May 2025 crime rate (5.2 per 1,000) represents a 19.1% increase from April's 4.4 per 1,000, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents, a figure that contextualizes the low frequency of incidents relative to the area's population of 5,983. Daily crime data shows an average of one crime per day in Broseley, a rate that is 57% lower than the UK's daily average (assuming the UK's 8.1 per 1,000 translates to approximately 2.4 crimes per day for a similar population). This daily context highlights the relatively low exposure residents face compared to the national picture, despite the month-on-month rise. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Broseley's crime rate is 35.8% below the UK average, meaning residents are less likely to experience crime than the average UK citizen. This discrepancy may stem from Broseley's rural-urban blend, where limited commercial density and strong community ties could reduce opportunities for certain crimes. However, the 19.1% increase from April raises questions about temporary factors—such as May's longer evenings and bank holidays—that might have temporarily elevated crime levels. While the overall rate remains low, the comparison to the UK average underscores the value of maintaining current practices that contribute to Broseley's safer environment.