Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook’s November 2024 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 44.7% below the UK average of 7.6, highlighting a consistently safer profile compared to national trends. This figure is particularly significant given the area’s character as a built-up district within the rural Staffordshire Moorlands, where lower population density and community cohesion may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all incidents at 14 cases, a rate of 2.1 per 1,000—19% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.9%, with 5 incidents, while public order offences and criminal damage each accounted for 10.7% of the total. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and darker evenings, may have influenced patterns, with some crimes becoming more visible rather than more frequent. The relatively low rate of property crimes, including burglary at 3.6% of total incidents, contrasts with the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in securing homes and public spaces. This data reinforces the area’s position as a safer community, though the isolated spike in burglary and the persistent share of violent crimes indicate areas for continued focus. The interplay between seasonal factors, population demographics, and policing strategies likely plays a role in maintaining these rates, though further analysis would be required to confirm specific causal links.

Violence and sexual offences fell by 36.4% in November 2024, from 22 to 14 incidents, a shift consistent with seasonal patterns and potentially linked to community initiatives or reduced public gatherings. Conversely, burglary saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 1 incident, though this remains an isolated figure given the overall low crime rate. Anti-social behaviour incidents were 28% below the UK average, with 5 reported cases compared to the national rate of 1.1 per 1,000. Public order offences dropped by 57.1%, from 7 to 3, a trend that may reflect the impact of colder weather on outdoor activities. The breakdown also shows that other theft incidents fell by 33.3%, from 3 to 2, though this category remains significantly below the UK average at 45% lower. These fluctuations highlight the area’s dynamic crime profile, with some categories experiencing marked declines while others show unexpected spikes, underscoring the importance of targeted policing and community engagement.

Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook’s November 2024 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 37.8% decline from the previous month’s 6.7 per 1,000, underscoring a sustained reduction in criminal activity. This decrease aligns with the seasonal transition into darker evenings, which may reduce opportunities for crimes like theft from the person but could also increase visibility of other incidents. The daily crime count of roughly one incident per day over 30 days translates to a monthly exposure where one crime occurred for approximately every 238 residents. This figure contextualises the localised nature of crime within a population of 6,676, highlighting that the area’s low rate is not merely a function of population size but a combination of factors including community dynamics and policing strategies. The 4.2 rate places the area 44.7% below the UK average of 7.6, a gap that suggests systemic differences in crime prevention or environmental factors. While the daily rate is modest, it remains a tangible reminder of the need for vigilance during events like Bonfire Night, when transient crowds may introduce new risk variables.