Kingsbridge Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Kingsbridge during May 2023 reveals a marked dominance of anti-social behaviour over both property and violent crime, a pattern that diverges from the typical urban crime mix. With 6 incidents of anti-social behaviour—accounting for 66.7% of all reported crimes—the area's social dynamics appear to drive a significant portion of incidents. This is contrasted by the minimal presence of property crimes (1 incident) and violent crimes (2 incidents), which together constitute only 33.3% of the total. The overall crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents is 82.5% below the UK average, a figure that highlights Kingsbridge's position as an exceptionally low-crime area. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may have contributed to the prevalence of anti-social behaviour, though the absence of a corresponding rise in violent crime suggests other mitigating factors. The built-up nature of Kingsbridge, coupled with its relatively small population, likely plays a role in this balance, as smaller communities often see lower rates of property crime and higher rates of social disorder incidents. The UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) is only slightly higher than Kingsbridge's rate, indicating that the area's approach to managing social issues is broadly in line with national standards. However, the significant gap in violent crime rates—89% below the UK average—suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing strategies, may be more effective in preventing serious violence.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, the only category to rise month-on-month, though it remains far below the UK average (68% lower). Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, fell by 14.3% to 6 incidents, maintaining its position as 25% below the UK average. The stark imbalance between property and violent crime—1 property crime versus 2 violent crimes—suggests a different crime dynamic than typical urban areas, where property crime often dominates. Violent crimes in Kingsbridge were 89% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area's smaller population and lower population density compared to larger cities. Residents would find the 1.4 per 1,000 crime rate, combined with the absence of major violent incidents, particularly reassuring given the area's seasonal context.

Kingsbridge's crime rate in May 2023 dropped to 1.4 per 1,000 residents, a 35.6% decrease from the previous month's 2.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's generally low crime profile, which has consistently placed it well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day in May, reflecting a highly secure environment for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 700 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 6,298, this translates to a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. The reduction in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 14.3% from 7 to 6 incidents, may partly explain this trend, though the absence of significant spikes in other categories suggests a broader systemic safety factor at play.