Kingsbridge Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsbridge's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a built-up area within the South Hams, where crime dynamics are shaped by local geography and community structures. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (58%), followed by vehicle crime (16%) and anti-social behaviour (13%). The seasonal context of March—a transition to spring with longer evenings—may have influenced patterns, potentially increasing opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the area's overall safety compared to the UK average suggests effective community policing or environmental factors that reduce crime risk. Kingsbridge's anti-social behaviour rate is 48% below the UK average, a contrast that could be attributed to its relatively small population and lower density compared to larger urban areas. Meanwhile, the above-average rate of vehicle crime highlights vulnerabilities in transport-related security, linked to the area's infrastructure or parking arrangements. These findings illustrate the combination of local conditions and national trends, offering insights into how specific factors shape crime profiles in smaller built-up areas.

March 2024 saw dramatic swings in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson, and other crime each surging by 100% compared to February. This sharp rise in vehicle-related incidents may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased traffic during the spring transition or changes in parking patterns as evenings lengthen. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 20%, suggesting a temporary reduction in disruptive activities. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 58% of all incidents—contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 9% lower. Vehicle crime in Kingsbridge is 70% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be linked to the area's built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in vehicle security. For residents, the 100% increase in 'other crime'—a category encompassing a range of lesser-reported offences—may signal areas requiring closer attention from local authorities.

Kingsbridge's crime rate in March 2024 rose to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 10.6% increase from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000. This upward shift, though modest, reflects ongoing fluctuations in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's relatively low overall rate compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 203 residents, a statistic that contextualises the risk in terms of community impact. The population context further underscores that, despite the increase, Kingsbridge remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its crime rate 36.4% below the national figure. This contrast highlights the area's unique characteristics, possibly linked to its built-up nature within the South Hams, where lower population density and community engagement may contribute to reduced crime opportunities compared to larger urban centres.