Bourne Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne’s crime rate for December 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 31.4% below the UK average of 7.0. This marked improvement, while welcome, does not obscure the area’s distinct crime profile. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, contributing 36.6% of all reported crimes. However, their rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 30% below the UK average, indicating that while these incidents remain a local concern, their frequency is comparatively low. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, was 18% higher than the UK average, underscoring a challenge in managing disruptive conduct in shared spaces. Shoplifting also outpaced national trends, with a rate 23% above the UK average, likely driven by the December retail rush and increased foot traffic in commercial zones. Seasonal factors played a clear role: the holiday season’s dark evenings and empty homes during the festive period may have created conditions conducive to property crime, though overall rates remained lower than expected. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime were both significantly below the UK average, with rates 64% and 46% lower respectively—possibly reflecting the area’s relatively low density and strong community policing efforts. The interplay of these factors illustrates a built-up area where localised issues coexist with broader national trends, shaped by both geography and the rhythms of the holiday season.

December saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, with 14 incidents reported compared to 7 in November. This sharp rise, consistent with the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings, may reflect increased opportunities for theft in retail areas. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes also doubled, moving from 0 to 1 incident—a small but notable uptick that could indicate shifts in local activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, with rates 18% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in managing public conduct in shared spaces. Conversely, other thefts and public order offences both declined by 16.7% and 42.9% respectively, linked to the holiday season’s reduced social interactions. The breakdown also reveals a striking contrast: while violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.6% of all crimes, their rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 30% below the UK average. This suggests that although violent crime is a significant category in Bourne, its frequency remains lower than in many other areas. For residents, the daily crime count of 3 incidents provides a tangible reference point for understanding local safety levels.

Bourne's crime rate in December 2025 fell by 6.0% compared to November 2025, moving from 5.1 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of built-up areas during winter months, when reduced foot traffic in retail zones and fewer evening events may lower opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 3 crimes per day in December, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent presence of localised issues. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 207 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. With 19,291 residents in Bourne, this translates to a relatively low frequency of crime compared to larger urban centres. However, the distribution of crime types remains uneven, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting affecting the area’s monthly profile compared to the UK average. This suggests that local factors—such as community dynamics or specific neighbourhood characteristics—continue to shape the crime profile in ways distinct from national trends.