Bourne Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne's crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in July 2024 places it 33.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment relative to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.6% of reported crimes (36 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (32.7%, 35 cases) and criminal damage and arson (6.5%, 7 cases). This pattern aligns with the area's character as a built-up district within South Kesteven, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to the lower overall rate. Seasonal factors in July—peak tourism, festivals, and school holidays—likely influence crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour rising in line with increased public gatherings. However, the area's violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) remains 33.6% below the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors. The lower property crime rate (5.6% of total crimes) compared to the UK average may reflect Bourne's smaller retail footprint and lower foot traffic. These figures illustrate a combination of local geography, policing strategies, and seasonal activity that shapes the area's unique crime profile.

July 2024 saw stark fluctuations in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' surging by 500% (1 to 6 cases) and drugs-related offences doubling from zero to one. This spike in 'other crime'—a category encompassing minor infractions and administrative offences—could reflect increased scrutiny during summer festivals or changes in local reporting practices. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 71.4% (7 to 2 cases), potentially linked to reduced retail activity during school holidays or enhanced security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained 24% above the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), a persistent challenge that may be exacerbated by the area's summer events calendar. Meanwhile, burglary and robbery rates (0.4 and 0.2 per 1,000 respectively) exceeded UK averages by 29% and 100%, highlighting vulnerabilities in specific locations. Residents should note that public order offences dropped by 66.7% (6 to 2 cases), due to successful community engagement during July's peak tourist season. These shifts underscore the need for targeted policing strategies that address both the area's unique challenges and the seasonal dynamics of July.

Bourne's crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 in July 2024 represents a 4.5% decrease from June's 5.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that may appear high in isolation but must be contextualised within the local population of 19,291 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Bourne's population. This comparison becomes more nuanced when considering the area's built-up nature: while the UK average includes both urban and rural areas, Bourne's lower property crime rate (5.6% of total crimes) suggests a different risk profile. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a 0.56% chance of being directly involved in a crime each month, a figure that is 33.3% lower than the national rate. This disparity may be attributed to Bourne's relatively smaller size, lower population density, and the effectiveness of local community policing initiatives that have likely mitigated some risks associated with larger urban centres.