North Baddesley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Baddesley’s February 2024 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places the built-up area 4.2% below the UK average of 7.1, highlighting a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. This relative safety is reflected in the area’s top crime categories: burglary (22.9% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (16.7%), and shoplifting (16.7%). These figures suggest a combination of local factors, including the area’s semi-rural character and limited commercial activity, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may partly explain the subdued overall rate, though the sharp rise in burglary and public order offences complicates this picture. Burglary, at 1.6 per 1,000, is 433% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s housing density or specific vulnerabilities in residential properties. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, both significantly above UK averages, could be linked to the built-up area’s proximity to retail hubs or social spaces, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. The overall profile illustrates a community with generally low crime levels, but with pockets of activity that require targeted attention.

February 2024 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with burglary surging by 266.7% (3 to 11 incidents) and public order offences rising 400% (1 to 5). These increases, though dramatic, are consistent with seasonal trends in built-up areas, where winter months may see heightened indoor activity and property vulnerabilities. Burglary rates in North Baddesley (1.6 per 1,000) were 433% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local socioeconomic factors or concentrated housing stock. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 38.5% (from 13 to 8), a decline that aligns with the seasonal lull in outdoor activity typical of February. The drop in vehicle crime (40.0%) and other theft (66.7%) suggests possible success in targeted policing or community initiatives. For residents, the 400% rise in public order offences — a category often linked to alcohol consumption and social gatherings — may warrant closer attention to local events or licensing patterns.

North Baddesley’s crime rate in February 2024 rose by 26.4% compared to January’s 5.4 per 1,000, reaching 6.8 per 1,000 — still 4.2% below the UK average. This increase, though notable, places the area in a broader context of fluctuating local patterns. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 2 reported crimes per day across the 29-day month, a figure that aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the built-up area. When compared to the UK’s overall average, this suggests that local factors — such as community engagement or policing strategies — may be contributing to a sustained suppression of crime despite the month-on-month rise. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, even with the increase, the area remains significantly safer than the national average, with fewer crimes per capita.