Kingsbridge Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Kingsbridge, 2.5 crimes were reported in September 2023 — a figure 68.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per day, or one reported incident for every 394 residents over the course of the month. The crime profile reveals a marked focus on anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62.5% of all reported incidents (10 cases), significantly exceeding the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This dominance of anti-social behaviour may be influenced by seasonal factors, as September brings the return of students to local institutions and the associated social gatherings. Violent crimes, at 0.5 per 1,000, remain lower than the UK's 2.7 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment in this built-up area. Other theft (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) also fall below UK averages, though their low volumes suggest limited exposure. The overall crime rate, while rising slightly from 2.4 per 1,000 in August, remains firmly in the lower quartile nationally. This pattern aligns with the area's character as a relatively small, possibly rural-adjacent built-up area where community cohesion may mitigate more severe criminal activity.

Anti-social behaviour saw a stark 66.7% increase in September, rising from six to ten incidents. This surge, though not uncommon in areas with seasonal transitions like Kingsbridge, may reflect the return of students and the associated social dynamics. Conversely, other theft fell by 66.7%, dropping from three to one incident — a shift that could indicate improved security measures or temporary changes in local activity patterns. The breakdown reveals anti-social behaviour as the dominant category, accounting for 62.5% of all crimes, a rate 19% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This contrast with the UK's 1.3 average for the same category highlights a localised challenge in managing public order. Meanwhile, violent crimes in Kingsbridge (0.5 per 1,000) are 82% below the UK's 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a safer environment for residents despite the rise in anti-social incidents.

Kingsbridge's September 2023 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents reflects a 6.7% increase from the previous month's 2.4 per 1,000. This upward shift, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that contextualises risk in local terms. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 394 residents — a statistic that, while low, provides a tangible measure of individual risk. This rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting Kingsbridge's relative safety. The population context further underscores that even with the 6.7% rise, the area's crime burden remains proportionally light compared to national benchmarks. Such figures are critical for residents assessing their personal security, as they illustrate how infrequent crime is in a community of 6,298 people.