Benson Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Benson’s August 2025 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents places it 71.6% below the UK average of 8.1, a stark contrast to national trends. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40% of all incidents, followed by burglary and criminal damage at 13.3% each. These figures, while low, reveal a pattern where violent crime remains the most prevalent category, a trend consistent with Benson’s character as a small built-up area with limited commercial activity. Seasonal factors may influence these rates: August, a peak holiday month, could contribute to increased vehicle crime and public order issues, though the data shows only modest shifts. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, meaning Benson’s rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is significantly lower, reflecting a community that appears to experience fewer incidents of this nature. However, the 100% increase in vehicle crime—rising from zero to one case—raises questions about whether temporary factors, such as the influx of holidaymakers or changes in local traffic patterns, may have played a role. The absence of major property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, which are typically more common in urban areas, further suggests that Benson’s low population density and rural proximity may act as natural deterrents. This combination of low crime rates and specific seasonal fluctuations illustrates a community that, while not immune to crime, remains remarkably safe compared to national benchmarks.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may signal heightened activity linked to holiday traffic or increased vehicle presence in the area. Public order offences also doubled, with one incident reported, a notable shift from the previous month’s zero. Violence and sexual offences rose by 20%, from five to six cases, though this remains 69% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Residents should be aware of these specific increases, particularly in vehicle-related crimes, which could be influenced by seasonal factors such as the summer holiday period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 83.3%, from six to one case—a decline that may reflect reduced community gatherings or improved local enforcement. These fluctuations highlight the need for vigilance in areas with higher vehicle traffic, even as the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low.

Benson’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a 16.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.8. This decline suggests a continued trend of lower crime levels compared to recent months, though the absolute numbers remain exceptionally low. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes per day, a figure that, while statistically precise, may understate the rarity of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 432 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low risk faced by Benson’s population. This monthly exposure is far below the UK average, which, while not directly comparable, underscores the area’s consistent safety profile. The drop in anti-social behaviour—down 83.3% from July—may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced social gatherings during the summer holidays. These figures, when contextualised against Benson’s population of 6,483, suggest that the area’s crime profile remains markedly distinct from larger urban centres.