North Baddesley Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated North Baddesley's crime profile in May 2023, accounting for 37.2% of all reported incidents — a pattern consistent with the area's built-up nature and community dynamics. The overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 23.8% below the UK average, reflecting a combination of effective local policing and demographic factors. With 16 incidents of violence and sexual offences recorded, this category remains the most significant driver of crime in the area, likely influenced by the presence of public spaces and social hubs. Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and criminal damage (6 incidents) followed closely, with the latter category exceeding the UK average by 45%. Seasonal factors appear to play a role, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to increased socialising and associated disturbances. However, the area's lower violent crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a community with relatively strong social cohesion. The breakdown also reveals an unusual concentration of property-related crimes (23% of total incidents), with shoplifting (4 incidents) and vehicle crime (1 incident) highlighting vulnerabilities in retail and transport sectors. These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within a rural district, where public spaces and local amenities create both opportunities for crime and potential points of intervention.

May 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 71.4% (from 7 to 12 incidents) — the largest single-month increase in the area's recorded history. This spike, which outpaced the UK average by 28%, may be linked to extended evenings and bank holidays encouraging public gatherings. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 incident), likely due to reduced car usage during May's public holidays. The violent crime rate also fell by 36.0% (from 25 to 16 incidents), though this remains 17% below the UK average. Shoplifting increased by 33.3% (from 3 to 4 incidents), suggesting a shift in retail crime patterns despite the overall decline. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with seasonal factors and community activity playing significant roles in shaping monthly statistics.

North Baddesley's crime rate in May 2023 (6.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 25.8% decline from April's 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area's 7,062 residents, with a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 164 residents. While this daily figure may seem low, the distribution of crime types reveals a nuanced picture. The area's violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) remains 17% below the UK average for this category, consistent with a broader pattern of lower violent crime in similarly sized communities. However, anti-social behaviour (1.7 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 28%, suggesting localised pressures that require targeted interventions. The 66.7% drop in vehicle crime (from 3 to 1) likely reflects reduced car-related activity during May's public holidays, though this may also indicate a temporary shift rather than a structural change. These figures underscore the importance of contextualising crime trends within both local and national benchmarks.