Patchway Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Patchway’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 10.2 per 1,000, placing the area 34.2% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for local law enforcement, though the month’s data reveals a combination of trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.3% of all crimes, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000 — 24% above the UK average — a reflection of the area’s urban density and potential pressures from nightlife activity. Shoplifting, at 2.4 per 1,000, remained the second most common crime. decline from October suggests a possible response to seasonal factors or heightened policing in retail zones. Public order offences, at 0.9 per 1,000, were 76% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s proximity to major transport routes and the increased foot traffic during Black Friday. The month’s context — marked by Bonfire Night, the onset of shorter days, and the early stages of the Christmas shopping season — may have influenced both the frequency and type of crimes reported. While the overall rate remains elevated, the data illustrates a nuanced picture, where certain categories are rising sharply while others show marked declines. This suggests that localised factors, such as community initiatives or targeted policing, may be exerting a measurable impact on specific crime types.

The most dramatic shift in November 2024 was the 500% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in local dynamics or enforcement patterns. Concurrently, burglary jumped by 333%, with incidents rising from 3 to 13, a figure that starkly contrasts with the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 34.6% to 51 incidents, possibly linked to the pre-Christmas shopping lull or increased police presence in retail areas. Vehicle crime fell by 60%, declining from 15 to 6, a decrease consistent with reduced commuter traffic and darker evenings limiting outdoor activity. The area’s violent crime rate (3.2 per 1,000) remains 24% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for local authorities.

Patchway's crime rate in November 2024 (10.2 per 1,000) marks a 19.6% decrease from the previous month's 12.7 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 7 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population of 21,282, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 98 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while illustrative of the area’s crime profile, does not account for seasonal fluctuations or localised patterns. The drop from the prior month aligns with typical November trends, where reduced daylight and quieter commercial activity may contribute to lower crime rates. However, specific categories like drug-related crimes show stark divergence, underscoring the importance of examining individual crime types for a fuller understanding.