North Baddesley Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Baddesley’s crime profile in April 2025 reflects a combination of seasonal and local dynamics, with a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents—63.6% below the UK average. The area’s overall safety is underscored by the dominance of violence and sexual offences (35% of total crimes) and shoplifting (30%), both of which are influenced by the Easter period and spring weather. Violence and sexual offences, while the most frequent category, remain 62% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a lower prevalence of severe incidents compared to national trends. Shoplifting, however, stands out as 36% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, a figure that may be tied to increased foot traffic in local retail areas during the Easter holiday. Anti-social behaviour, though down to 15% of total crimes, remains 70% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, indicating a community environment where public disturbances are rare. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the onset of warmer weather—likely contributes to these patterns, as outdoor activity increases and retail spaces become more crowded. While the crime rate is historically low for a built-up area, the presence of shoplifting and occasional violent incidents highlights the need for targeted measures in high-traffic zones. The area’s relatively low exposure to crime, combined with its small population, suggests a community that may benefit from sustained local policing and community engagement initiatives.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 36.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 11 to 7 incidents. This shift contrasts sharply with the 50% rise in shoplifting, which climbed from 4 to 6 cases—a category that is 36% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 80%, from 15 to 3, reflecting a significant reduction in public disturbances. Other crime and burglary both jumped by 100% from zero to one incident each, though these remain well below their respective UK averages. The crime mix shows a clear shift: property crimes (8) now slightly outnumber violent crimes (7), a reversal from the previous month’s balance. For residents, the 50% increase in shoplifting highlights the need for vigilance in retail areas during the Easter period, when foot traffic may be higher. The sharp drop in violent crime, while positive, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced alcohol-related incidents during the early spring.

North Baddesley’s crime rate in April 2025 (2.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 47.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift into spring, a period typically associated with reduced indoor activity and increased community engagement in some areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in April, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,062 residents. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for every 353 residents—a rate that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. When scaled to the local context, the daily crime count may seem negligible, but the monthly exposure provides a clearer picture of how infrequently crime occurs in a community of this size. The drop from the prior month suggests a possible stabilization in local policing efforts or a temporary reduction in risk factors such as seasonal events or temporary disruptions.