Bourne Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne's crime profile in September 2023 continued to reflect a consistently low rate compared to the UK average, with the area's overall crime rate at 4.4 per 1,000 residents—45% below the national average of 8.0. This figure places Bourne firmly within the safer end of the UK's crime spectrum, a position reinforced by the dominance of specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.5% of all reported crimes (34 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.2%, 17 cases) and public order offences (10.7%, 9 cases). The seasonal context of September, marked by the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic year, may have influenced these patterns. Violent crime rates in the area were 34% below the UK average, a disparity that could be partly explained by the town's built-up character and the presence of community-focused initiatives. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, was 33% below the UK average, reflecting the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement efforts. The relatively low rates of property crimes such as burglary (2.4% of total) and vehicle crime (3.6%) further underscore the area's safety profile, though the 100% increase in burglary cases compared to August raises questions about situational factors. These statistics collectively illustrate a town where crime remains a secondary concern for residents, with the majority of incidents falling into categories that are either well-managed or naturally less prevalent in a small built-up area.

September 2023 saw a dramatic shift in specific crime categories, with burglary and other crime both increasing by 100% compared to August. This surge, from one to two incidents each, suggests a potential seasonal or situational factor influencing these crimes. Simultaneously, shoplifting decreased by 37.5% (from 8 to 5 cases), a drop that may be linked to the start of the academic year, as students return to campuses and local retail areas. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted, with violent crimes (34 cases) still dominating the overall tally but showing a 34% deficit compared to the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 33% below the UK rate, a trend that may be attributed to the town's compact built-up area and community-focused policing strategies. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the need for ongoing analysis.

Bourne's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% decrease from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with the broader trend of stability seen in the area's crime statistics. On a daily basis, the town experienced an average of 3 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that remains consistent with historical patterns for this time of year. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 230 residents in September, a ratio that reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Bourne remains significantly lower than the national average. The population context further underscores this, as the town's 19,291 residents collectively face a manageable level of risk, with no single category of crime dominating the landscape to an alarming degree.