Kingsbridge Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsbridge’s October 2024 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents places it 49.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for the area. With a population of 6,298, the 26 reported crimes in the month equate to a manageable frequency for the local community, particularly when scaled against the area’s smaller size compared to major urban centres. The breakdown of crimes reveals a dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.2%) and other crime (7.7%). This distribution contrasts with national averages, where anti-social behaviour is typically higher, and violent crime rates are more evenly distributed. The seasonal context of October — marked by the end of daylight saving time, darker evenings, and the approach of Halloween — may have influenced crime patterns. The relatively low incidence of property crimes (3 total) compared to violent crimes (15) suggests that the area’s built-up character within South Hams may contribute to a different risk profile, with fewer opportunities for theft or burglary than in larger towns or cities. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, but Kingsbridge’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000 is 10% below this, indicating a persistent trend of lower violent crime rates. This may be attributed to the area’s smaller population, lower population density, and the absence of features typically associated with higher crime rates, such as large retail centres or dense nightlife areas. The seasonal transition into darker evenings may have had a mitigating effect on certain crimes, though the overall low rate suggests that Kingsbridge’s crime profile is shaped more by its geographic and demographic characteristics than by temporary factors. The combination of these elements — a smaller population, lower density, and a crime pattern skewed toward violent incidents — illustrates an area where crime remains a concern but is proportionally less frequent than in the UK as a whole.

October 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with two categories experiencing sharp increases. Other theft and other crime both rose by 100%, moving from zero incidents to one each, a development that may reflect seasonal factors or localized incidents. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 28.6% compared to September, dropping from 21 to 15 incidents. This reduction is notable given the typically higher rates of such crimes in October, a month marked by darker evenings and Halloween-related activities. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 28.6%, declining from seven to five incidents, though this remains below the UK average by 38%. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast with national trends: anti-social behaviour is 38% below the UK average, vehicle crime is 57% below, and criminal damage and arson are 66% below. These figures suggest that Kingsbridge’s crime profile is markedly different from the UK average, with certain categories consistently underperforming. For residents, the sharp rise in other theft and other crime highlights the need for vigilance in areas where such incidents may be concentrated.

Kingsbridge's October 2024 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 31.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though the pace of decline has slowed compared to earlier in the year. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in October, a figure that underscores the relatively low volume of incidents even when spread across the month. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate translates to one reported crime for roughly every 242 residents. This figure is particularly notable when considering the area’s built-up character within South Hams, where population density is lower than in major urban centres. The monthly exposure rate suggests that while crime remains a concern, its frequency is proportionally manageable for the local community. Comparisons to the UK average are not directly applicable here, as the daily crime context is unique to Kingsbridge and not benchmarked against national figures. However, the low overall rate remains a consistent feature of the area, reflecting its distinct demographic and geographic profile.