Bagshot Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Bagshot during November 2024 reveals a distinct pattern of social and retail-related offences. With 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area recorded a rate 9.2% above the UK average of 7.6. Violence and sexual offences (29.4% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (25.5%) dominated the landscape, contrasting with lower rates of vehicle crime (2.0%). This balance suggests a community grappling with interpersonal tensions and retail-focused criminal activity, potentially influenced by seasonal factors. The surge in anti-social behaviour, which reached 13 cases, may reflect increased social interactions during late autumn events like Bonfire Night. Shoplifting (13.7% of total crimes) also rose sharply, aligning with Black Friday shopping patterns. Violence and sexual offences in Bagshot (2.4 per 1,000) were 7% below the UK average, a divergence that may reflect local policing strategies or demographic characteristics. The area’s crime profile appears shaped by its role as a commuter suburb with retail hubs, where public spaces see heightened use during darker evenings. While property crimes (20 total) were lower than violent crimes (15), the persistent rise in criminal damage and arson (5 cases) indicates ongoing challenges with vandalism, linked to seasonal festivals. These patterns contrast with the UK-wide trend of declining vehicle crime, where Bagshot recorded a 55% deficit in this category, due to reduced traffic during holidays.

November 2024 saw significant shifts in Bagshot’s crime mix, with anti-social behaviour surging by 44.4% (9 to 13 cases) and criminal damage and arson increasing by 150% (2 to 5 cases). These jumps may reflect heightened social activity during Bonfire Night and the influx of shoppers around Black Friday. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), possibly due to reduced traffic during holiday periods. The balance of violent and property crimes also shifted: while violent offences (15) remained the largest category, anti-social behaviour overtook shoplifting (7 cases) as the second most common type, suggesting a growing emphasis on disorderly conduct. Bagshot’s violence and sexual offences rate (2.4 per 1,000) was 7% below the UK average, a marked contrast to its 89% surplus in anti-social behaviour (2.1 vs 1.1 per 1,000). This divergence could indicate effective local interventions in violent crime, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour deserves closer attention. Residents may find the 55% deficit in vehicle crime (1 case vs UK avg 0.4 per 1,000) reassuring, though the surge in criminal damage and arson raises concerns about public space safety during seasonal events.

Bagshot’s crime rate in November 2024 (8.3 per 1,000) marked a 13.3% increase from October’s 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a month-on-month uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while modest, translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 121 residents. This ratio highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Bagshot compared to larger urban centres. gap above the UK average suggests room for improvement in local crime prevention. The population context is critical: with 6,159 residents, the area’s small size amplifies the impact of each incident. For instance, the 15 cases of violence and sexual offences represent a significant proportion of the population, yet the rate remains below the UK average in this category. This contrast with the 89% surplus in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for targeted measures addressing community cohesion. While the overall rate is higher than the UK average, the monthly exposure figure (1-in-121) provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, showing that most individuals are unlikely to be directly affected by crime. This balance between local and national comparisons helps contextualise Bagshot’s position within the broader UK crime profile.