North Baddesley Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Baddesley’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This places the area among the safer built-up areas in the country, though the profile of crime here differs from national trends. Violent crimes accounted for 38.7% of all incidents, with 12 cases reported—this includes violence and sexual offences, which remain the most prevalent category. Property crimes followed closely, making up 16.1% of the total, with shoplifting (five incidents) and public order offences (four incidents) also notable. The seasonal context of September, marked by the return to school and university freshers, may have influenced patterns, though the overall drop in crime compared to the UK suggests effective local measures or demographic factors. Violent crime rates in North Baddesley are 35% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour rates are 74% below the national figure. These disparities hint at a community with lower levels of conflict or stronger social cohesion, though the rise in public order offences—up 100% from August—deserves closer attention. The area’s built-up character, likely with a mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to the mix of violent and property crimes observed, though the relatively low overall rate suggests successful crime prevention efforts or a stable population. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings, could also play a role in the fluctuation of certain crime types.

September 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with public order offences surging by 100% compared to August, rising from zero to four incidents. This sharp increase contrasts with a 50% decrease in shoplifting, which dropped from 10 to five cases—a shift that may reflect changing patterns in retail activity or policing priorities. Vehicle crime also fell by 50%, from two to one incident, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, other theft rose by 50%, from two to three cases, a figure that, while modest, highlights a potential growing concern. The crime mix in North Baddesley remains skewed toward violent offences, which account for 38.7% of all crimes—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences. This suggests a localised challenge in addressing interpersonal conflict, though the area’s overall crime rate remains substantially lower than the national figure. Residents should be aware of the rise in public order incidents, which may be linked to the return of students to university campuses or increased social gatherings as evenings grow darker. a direct cause, but the timing aligns with seasonal shifts that could influence such activity.

North Baddesley’s crime rate in September 2024 dropped by 11.5% compared to August, falling from 5.0 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline, while modest, places the area’s monthly exposure at a level where one crime occurred for roughly every 228 residents—a figure that, when contextualised, illustrates a relatively low risk of victimisation compared to larger urban centres. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a rate that would be familiar to residents but contrasts sharply with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the absolute number of crimes (31), the rate is significantly lower than the national benchmark, suggesting either effective policing strategies or a community with lower risk factors. For a built-up area of 7,062 residents, the impact of crime is distributed across a relatively small population, though the rise in public order offences may affect local quality of life. The comparison to the UK average also highlights that North Baddesley’s violent crime rate is 35% below the national figure, a disparity that could reflect the area’s demographic profile or the presence of local initiatives that reduce conflict. However, the sharp increase in public order incidents—up 100% from August—remains a concern, as it may indicate a shift in community dynamics or seasonal pressures that require attention.