Bagshot Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bagshot’s crime profile in November 2023 reveals a complex balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by both seasonal factors and local dynamics. The area’s overall crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents places it 6.7% above the UK average, a position driven by high rates of criminal damage and arson (120% above UK levels) and other theft (110% above). These figures suggest a mix of environmental and community-specific influences, such as the potential for vandalism during Bonfire Night or heightened retail activity linked to Black Friday. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (28.6% of total crimes), were 11% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect the area’s relatively stable social environment or effective local policing. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, was 5% above the UK average, possibly linked to the transition into colder weather, which can increase tensions in shared spaces. The month also saw a notable absence of burglary (0.2 per 1,000), 41% below the UK average, which might be attributed to the area’s lower density of high-value properties or increased community vigilance. Seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, may have influenced crime patterns, with shoplifting (27% above UK levels) and anti-social behaviour both rising. However, the lack of significant spikes in violent crime or burglary suggests that Bagshot’s crime profile, while not immune to national trends, is shaped by distinct local characteristics.

November 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from two to eight incidents. This surge may partly explain the area’s elevated position relative to the UK average for this category, which was 120% higher. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 80%, from five to one, possibly reflecting reduced activity during the month’s darker evenings or fewer events. The balance of crime types also shifted: while violence and sexual offences remained the most common (28.6% of total), property-related crimes like other theft (16.3%) and criminal damage (16.3%) became more prominent. This mix suggests a combination of factors, including seasonal retail activity and potential community tensions. Vehicle crime fell by 50%, aligning with the UK average, which may indicate improved security measures or fewer opportunities in local parking areas.

Bagshot's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 3.9% decrease from the previous month’s 8.3 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the area’s overall position above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that, while not alarming, reflects consistent activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within a population of 6,159. This monthly exposure metric provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent on a per-person basis. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Bagshot’s crime profile, though slightly elevated nationally, is distributed across a small community, which may influence both perception and actual risk levels. The reduction from the prior month suggests potential effectiveness of local measures or seasonal factors, such as the quieter post-Black Friday period, though further analysis is needed to confirm causality.