Bourne Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked a continuation of Bourne's consistently low crime profile, with an overall rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—57.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects the area's character as a built-up rural town with limited commercial density and strong community engagement. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.1% of all reported incidents, though this rate remains 48% below the UK average for the same category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 25.9%, a figure that is 24% below the national average. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the dominance of indoor-related crimes such as violence and anti-social behaviour. This pattern is consistent with smaller built-up areas where social interactions are often concentrated in fewer spaces, potentially amplifying incidents of conflict. While property crimes collectively accounted for 34.5% of all crimes, individual categories like burglary and shoplifting remained well below UK averages. The absence of significant spikes in property crime contrasts with the notable doubling of vehicle crime and robbery, suggesting a shift in risk factors during the month. These trends, while not alarming in scale, highlight the need for continued vigilance in areas with limited surveillance and high vehicle turnover, such as residential streets near local amenities.

February saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime and robbery, both rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention given the usual low frequency of these crimes in the area. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking imbalance: 43.1% of total crimes were violent, a proportion that is 48% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 25.9% of total crimes, also remains 24% below the UK average, suggesting effective local initiatives in managing public conduct. Shoplifting fell by 50% compared to January, though it still lags 63% below the UK average. The sharp rise in vehicle crime may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased car usage during colder months.

Bourne's crime rate in February 2024 dropped to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 35.5% decrease from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical pre-spring lull observed in smaller built-up areas during winter months. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low crime environment compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 19,291, this translates to one reported crime for every 333 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, it remains a reminder that even low crime areas can see fluctuations. The population context also highlights that the absolute number of crimes (58) is small, but the proportion of violent crime—25 cases, or 43.1% of total crimes—suggests a need for targeted awareness in community spaces.