Kingsbridge Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2023, Kingsbridge—a built-up area within South Hams—recorded 14 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 72.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, placing the area among the safest in the country. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 42.9% of total), followed by shoplifting (3, 21.4%) and other crime (2, 14.3%). Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 1.0 per 1,000 residents, is 22% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. Shoplifting, at 0.5 per 1,000, remains 14% below the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000. However, 'other crime'—a category that includes unclassified incidents—now stands at 0.3 per 1,000, 114% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s relatively low baseline, where even minor fluctuations appear significant. Seasonal factors, including October’s darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely contribute to the persistence of anti-social behaviour. The area’s low crime rate suggests a strong community presence and effective local policing, though the surge in shoplifting may indicate targeted retail crime during the month. The overall profile aligns with Kingsbridge’s character as a small, residential community with limited commercial density, where crime is rare but not entirely absent.

October 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and other crime doubling (from 0 to 2). These increases contrast sharply with a 66.7% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 3 to 1. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 40%, from 10 to 6, though it remains 22% below the UK average. The category of 'other crime'—which includes unclassified incidents—rose 100% and now sits 114% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect underreporting or misclassification. For residents, the most immediate concern is the spike in shoplifting, which could signal seasonal opportunism linked to Halloween or increased foot traffic during the month. The drop in violent crime, meanwhile, may be consistent with October’s shorter evenings and reduced social activity compared to summer months.

Kingsbridge's October 2023 crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.6% decrease from the previous month's 2.5 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, reflects a broader trend of reduced violent crime, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 3 to 1—a 66.7% decrease. Over the course of October, the area experienced 14 reported crimes, equating to roughly one crime for every 450 residents. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of scale for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than the UK average. When scaled to daily activity, the area saw approximately 0 crimes per day, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents despite seasonal factors like Halloween. The population context further highlights the disparity: with 6,298 residents, the 14 crimes reported represent a sparse distribution of incidents, aligning with the area’s overall safety profile. This low baseline, however, means that even small fluctuations in specific categories—such as the 200% increase in shoplifting—carry noticeable significance for local communities.