Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, a figure 34.5% below the UK average of 8.4. This marks a continuation of the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends, reflecting a combination of community factors and local characteristics. The most frequently reported crimes were violence and sexual offences (14 incidents, 37.8% of total), followed by shoplifting and public order offences (7 each). These figures suggest a balance between interpersonal incidents and commercial crime, though the area’s low overall rate indicates effective local policing or social dynamics. Seasonal factors may have influenced the data: May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising, linking to the 18.9% share of public order offences. However, the area’s crime picture remains distinct from urban centres, where property crime often dominates. The relatively low rate of burglary (2.7% of total crimes) aligns with the semi-rural nature of Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook, where lower population density and community cohesion may deter such offences. While violence and sexual offences remain the largest category, their rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average, suggesting targeted interventions or environmental factors that reduce serious crime. The data highlights a pattern where localised efforts—whether through community engagement or strategic policing—appear to mitigate crime risks, even as seasonal activity increases.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 600% (from 1 to 7) and robbery doubling from 0 to 1. These increases contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour (-66.7%) and burglary (-50.0%), the latter falling to 1 incident. The drop in anti-social behaviour may reflect heightened police visibility during May’s bank holidays or community initiatives addressing public nuisance. Conversely, the sharp rise in public order offences aligns with the season’s longer evenings and increased socialising, consistent with patterns seen in similar rural areas during spring. Shoplifting. of total crimes, was 72% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), suggesting targeted retail areas may be vulnerable despite the area’s overall low crime rate. The area’s rate for violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average, indicating effective measures to prevent serious crime. For residents, the monthly exposure figure—1 crime per 180 residents—provides a tangible context for assessing local safety, underscoring that the area remains significantly safer than national benchmarks.

The crime rate in May 2024 (5.5 per 1,000) represents a 14.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.4, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in May, a figure that, when scaled to the population of 6,676 residents, translates to one reported crime for every 180 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the rarity of crime in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook compared to the UK average, where residents face roughly double the risk. The area’s crime profile also diverges from national patterns in specific categories: while shoplifting and public order offences exceed UK averages by 72% and 75% respectively, violent crime and burglary are lower. This contrast may be attributed to the area’s semi-rural character, where community cohesion and limited commercial density reduce opportunities for certain crimes. The 34.5% gap between the local rate and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local strategies in maintaining safety, even during periods of seasonal activity. For residents, these figures reinforce that Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook remains a relatively secure place to live, with crime rates that are consistently below national benchmarks.