Thornbury Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Thornbury’s crime profile in February 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. At 3.7 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate remains 47.9% below the UK average, a consistent trend that underscores its relatively low-risk environment. The breakdown of crimes shows that over 40% of incidents fall under violence and sexual offences, a category that, while elevated compared to other types, still lags behind the UK average by 36%. This suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or demographic characteristics—may play a role in moderating violent crime, even as it rises month-on-month. Public order offences and criminal damage also feature prominently, though both remain significantly below national averages. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with lower outdoor activity, may partly explain the reduced prevalence of property crimes, which accounted for just 33% of total incidents. However, the sharp increase in violence and sexual offences—up 29.4% from January—raises questions about underlying pressures, such as increased indoor gatherings or other socio-economic factors. Thornbury’s crime picture, therefore, illustrates a mix of stability and emerging trends, with a focus on violent crime that demands attention without overshadowing the broader safety of the area.

February 2024 saw a 29.4% rise in violence and sexual offences, the most reported crime category, increasing from 17 to 22 incidents. This surge contrasts with a 69.2% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 13 to 4 cases, reflecting a shift in crime dynamics. Shoplifting also rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents, while possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, moving from zero to one reported case. These changes highlight a growing emphasis on violent crime and a temporary lull in public disorder. Thornbury’s rate for violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) remains 36% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may mitigate broader trends. Residents might find the 71% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as it indicates a potential success in community policing or seasonal factors reducing public disturbances.

Thornbury’s crime rate in February 2024 dropped to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 13.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with its overall rate remaining 47.9% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day in February, a figure that, while modest, reflects the localised nature of Thornbury’s crime patterns. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 268 residents provides context for residents: over the course of a month, the likelihood of encountering a crime is relatively low compared to larger urban centres. This statistic underscores Thornbury’s position as a community with a manageable crime burden, though the fluctuating nature of specific crime types suggests ongoing vigilance in certain areas.