Bagshot Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bagshot's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.8% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This rate, while slightly higher than the national benchmark, reflects a consistent pattern of crime activity that has remained stable over recent months. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.6%) and other theft (17.7%). These categories, particularly anti-social behaviour and other theft, are significantly above UK averages, with the latter being 142% higher than the national rate. Seasonal factors may contribute to these patterns, as October brings darker evenings and the Halloween season, which can influence both public order incidents and anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences, though slightly above the UK average, align with the typical profile of a built-up area, where higher population density and social interactions can drive such crime types. The relatively low rate of criminal damage and arson, which was 52% below the UK average, may reflect the area's residential character, with fewer industrial or commercial properties at risk. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the composition of crime types highlights areas for targeted intervention, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour and other theft. Local authorities may need to consider community engagement strategies and increased policing during peak hours to mitigate these trends, especially as the season transitions into winter.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Bagshot. Criminal damage and arson increased by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. Robbery also doubled, with one reported incident, while public order offences rose by 66.7% to 5 cases. These increases contrast with a 33.3% decline in vehicle crime, which dropped from 9 to 6 incidents. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, occurring at a rate 41% above the UK average, while other thefts were 142% above the national benchmark. Violent crimes, at 17 incidents, were 4% above the UK average for this category. These trends suggest that while some crime types are declining, others are spiking, potentially reflecting seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson may indicate a specific local issue that requires further attention from community leaders and law enforcement.

Bagshot's crime rate in October 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining by 1.9% to 8.3 per 1,000 residents from 8.4 per 1,000 in September. This slight decrease suggests a consistent level of crime activity, though the area still records a rate 3.8% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,159 residents. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 121 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Bagshot within a typical range for built-up areas of similar size. When compared to the UK average, the area's higher-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and other theft highlight local factors that may influence crime patterns, such as community dynamics or specific environmental features. These comparisons provide context for residents and local authorities to assess whether Bagshot's crime trends align with or diverge from national benchmarks.