Bagshot Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,159 residents, Bagshot recorded 36 crimes in July 2024, translating to a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 people. This rate is 29.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (27.8% of total), public order offences (22.2%), and anti-social behaviour (16.7%). These patterns align with Bagshot’s character as a built-up area within Surrey Heath, where community policing efforts and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime levels. Seasonal factors in July—such as schools being out, increased tourism, and festivals—typically see higher activity in public spaces, yet the area maintained a balanced crime profile. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, remained 44% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective local interventions. Public order offences, however, saw a sharp increase, possibly linked to the heightened presence of visitors during summer events. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16.7% of reported crimes, was 31% below the UK average, indicating that community cohesion efforts may be yielding positive results. The overall crime rate’s alignment with seasonal patterns—lower than national averages despite increased summer activity—highlights the area’s resilience and the potential impact of local initiatives in maintaining public safety.

July 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns compared to June, with public order offences surging by 700% (from 1 to 8 cases). This increase, while stark, remains 103% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), suggesting localized pressures during peak summer activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 44.4% (from 18 to 10 cases), aligning with the UK average (2.9 per 1,000) and potentially reflecting seasonal lulls in interpersonal conflicts. Other notable changes included a 100% rise in drug-related offences (from 0 to 1) and robbery (from 0 to 1), both of which exceeded the UK average (drugs: 0.2 per 1,000; robbery: 0.1 per 1,000). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may indicate emerging challenges requiring closer monitoring. Meanwhile, other theft and criminal damage fell by 60% and 50% respectively, due to increased community vigilance during festivals or improved security measures. The crime mix also shifted towards public order and anti-social behaviour (49.5% of total), compared to property crimes (27.8%), a departure from typical UK trends where property crimes dominate. This shift could reflect Bagshot’s unique demographic profile, where public space management and event regulation play a larger role in shaping crime dynamics.

Bagshot’s July 2024 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents represents a 16.2% decrease from June’s 7.0 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in July—a rate that, while consistent with its low overall profile, contrasts with the UK’s much higher daily crime density. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents, a figure that places Bagshot firmly in the lower bracket of UK areas in terms of monthly exposure. For context, the UK average monthly exposure is roughly 1 in 120 residents, highlighting Bagshot’s relative safety. This population-scaled perspective underscores the area’s effectiveness in crime prevention, particularly given its built-up nature and proximity to Surrey Heath’s broader infrastructure. While the 36 total crimes may seem significant in absolute terms, the low population density and targeted policing efforts likely contribute to this manageable figure. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Bagshot’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 44% below the national figure, reinforcing the area’s strengths in community engagement and public safety initiatives.