Kingsbridge Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Kingsbridge, 6 crimes were reported in September 2024—a rate 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to one crime occurring for every 166 residents over the month, a figure that contextualises risk in tangible terms. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (55.3% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.4%) and criminal damage (7.9%). These patterns align with seasonal rhythms: September, marked by back-to-school and university freshers' week, likely contributed to the surge in violent incidents. The area's lower property crime rate, particularly for shoplifting (71% below UK average) and vehicle crime (56% below), suggests a built-up area with fewer commercial hubs than the national average. However, the sharp rise in violence—now 26% above the UK average for that category—indicates a shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to increased social mixing during the academic term. This contrast between property and violent crime trends highlights how area-specific factors, such as population density and seasonal events, can shape crime profiles distinct from broader national patterns.

September 2024 saw a 250% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 6 to 21 incidents. This surge, occurring alongside a 100% rise in public order offences and vehicle crime, contrasts with a 30% drop in anti-social behaviour. The local rate for violence (3.3 per 1,000) is 26% above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a stark deviation from the overall rate's 22.1% deficit. Property crimes, at 7 total, remain significantly below the UK average for shoplifting (71% below) and vehicle crime (56% below). These shifts suggest a seasonal pivot from property-focused crimes to those tied to social interaction, likely linked to back-to-school and university freshers' activities. Residents might find the 100% increase in vehicle crime—now at 1 incident—particularly noteworthy, given its potential ties to late-night parking patterns in the area.

Kingsbridge's crime rate in September 2024 rose 35.5% from August's 4.5 per 1,000 to 6.0 per 1,000. This translates to approximately one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that, while low, reflects a notable upward trend. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 166 residents experienced a crime, a monthly aggregate that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The population context is crucial: with 6,298 residents, even small shifts in crime rates have measurable impacts on local safety perceptions. While the overall rate remains 22.1% below the UK average, the increase in violent crimes—now 26% above the UK average for that category—highlights a divergence in local patterns. This contrast underscores how area-specific factors, such as seasonal transitions and community dynamics, can shape crime trends differently than national averages.