Kingsbridge Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingsbridge’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.7% below the UK average of 7.1. This performance reflects a combination of factors, including the area’s built-up character and seasonal dynamics typical of the post-holiday period. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.7% of all crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average for this category by 20%. This dominance of violent crime may be linked to local patterns, such as the presence of community hubs or social spaces that could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal incidents. In contrast, categories like anti-social behaviour and other thefts fell below the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 0.8 per 1,000 (18% below the UK rate) and other thefts at 0.3 per 1,000 (39% below). These discrepancies suggest that Kingsbridge’s crime profile is shaped by a mix of factors, including its relatively small population and the influence of seasonal conditions. January’s shorter days and reduced retail activity, consistent with the post-holiday period, may have limited opportunities for crimes like shoplifting or theft from the person, which were low compared to the UK average. However, the area’s position below the national average in several categories, despite the rise in violent crime, indicates that local initiatives, community engagement, or geographic isolation may play a role in maintaining a lower overall crime rate. The seasonal context also highlights the importance of understanding how monthly patterns—such as the drop in outdoor activity and retail footfall—can influence the types of crimes that emerge, even as the overall rate remains below the UK benchmark.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in three crime categories: theft from the person, public order offences, and burglary, each rising by 100% compared to December. This spike in theft from the person, which moved from zero to one incident, contrasts with a 22.2% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from nine to seven. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct mix compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 3.0 per 1,000 (20% above the UK rate) and anti-social behaviour at 0.8 per 1,000 (18% below). These figures suggest a shift in crime patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a sudden rise in property-related incidents despite the overall low crime rate. The contrast between categories that exceed and fall below the UK average also highlights the area’s unique characteristics, which may be shaped by its built-up nature and local community dynamics.

Kingsbridge's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 2.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.0 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend contrasts with the area’s overall position below the UK average, but underscores the volatility of monthly crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one reported crime per day in January, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,298 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 161 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively sparse nature of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to population size, Kingsbridge’s 6.2 per 1,000 rate places it among the safer localities in the UK, but the 2.7% increase from December suggests the need for continued monitoring of trends, particularly in categories like theft from the person and public order offences that saw sharp month-on-month jumps. This population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s crime profile, while low, remains sensitive to localised factors that may shift monthly.