Kingsbridge Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsbridge's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 2.4 per 1,000, a figure 71.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its status as a built-up area within the rural South Hams. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.7% of all incidents, though this category remains 62% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 33.3% of reported crimes, and also sits 46% below the national rate. This pattern suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than property-related offences, which constitute only 20% of the total. Seasonal context may play a role in these figures: as June marks the start of summer, increased tourism in the region could influence local crime dynamics. However, a direct link between seasonal changes and the observed rates. The low overall crime rate, combined with the dominance of violent offences, illustrates a community where interpersonal tensions may occasionally escalate, but where the broader environment remains remarkably safe. This profile is consistent with rural and semi-rural areas where community ties often mitigate more severe criminal activity, though the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences warrants further observation.

June 2023 saw a 250% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This category, at 1.1 per 1,000, remains 62% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Theft from the person and shoplifting both increased from 0 to 1, marking a 100% jump in each category. While theft from the person was 43% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, shoplifting remained 63% below the national rate of 0.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 16.7%, dropping from 6 to 5 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes or local initiatives. The crime mix in June tilted toward violent offences (46.7% of total) compared to property crimes (20%), a significant departure from the area's usual pattern. Residents might note the sharp rise in violence as a point of local concern, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low.

Kingsbridge's crime rate in June 2023 rose 66.4% from the previous month's 1.4 per 1,000 to 2.4 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, remains 71.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Daily crime context shows 15 total crimes over 30 days, equating to roughly 0 crimes per day—a figure that, while statistically low, underscores the area's overall safety. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 420 residents, a monthly aggregate that suggests infrequent exposure to crime for the average resident. This ratio, when considered alongside the area's population of 6,298, highlights the low probability of encountering crime in Kingsbridge compared to national benchmarks. The shift from May to June reflects a seasonal pattern consistent with the start of summer, when tourism in rural areas like South Hams may temporarily alter local dynamics.