Studley Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Studley's crime profile in April 2024 reveals a striking balance between property and violent crime, with the latter slightly dominating. The area's overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents is 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the built-up area's unique characteristics. Violence and sexual offences, at 12 incidents, account for 41.4% of total crimes, slightly outpacing property crimes (10 incidents). This shift could be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the Easter period and increased outdoor activity typical of spring. Anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply by 250% to 7 incidents, and violence, which increased by 71.4%, indicate a potential uptick in community tensions or unmet needs during this time of year. However, other categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime remain relatively low, with shoplifting at 4 incidents (13.8% of total) and vehicle crime at 3 incidents (10.3% of total). These figures are slightly above the UK average for shoplifting but align closely with national trends for vehicle crime. The area's lower overall rate compared to the UK suggests either effective local policing or demographic factors that reduce crime exposure, such as a stable population or strong community networks. While the Easter period may have contributed to fluctuations in certain crime types, the broader trend of lower crime rates in Studley compared to the UK highlights a resilient local environment.

April 2024 saw a 250% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 7 incidents, and a 71.4% rise in violence and sexual offences, which now constitute 41.4% of total crimes. This shift in crime mix, with violent crimes outpacing property crimes for the first time this year, contrasts with the UK average where violence is 22% lower. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 60% to 4 incidents, though it remains 4% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Residents may find the daily crime count (1 per day) particularly useful for contextualising local safety. Criminal damage and arson also dropped by 60%, to 2 incidents, a rate 49% below the UK average. These fluctuations suggest seasonal or situational factors, such as the Easter period, may influence crime patterns in this built-up area.

Studley's crime rate in April 2024 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 38.3% drop from the previous month's 7.8 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a marked improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may be more relatable to residents than aggregate monthly statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 209 residents, a rate that, while low, reflects the area's small population of 6,056. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, suggesting effective local crime prevention measures or demographic factors that reduce vulnerability. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Studley's crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres, where higher population density often correlates with increased crime rates.