North Baddesley Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 saw North Baddesley's crime rate fall to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a stark 44.2% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This marked improvement contrasts with the usual summer patterns in similar built-up areas, where festivals and tourism often correlate with spikes in anti-social behaviour. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (29.4% of total) and violence and sexual offences (29.4%), both of which showed notable divergence from UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000, was 10% below the UK rate of 1.6 per 1,000, while violence and sexual offences were 54% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. This suggests local factors—such as community cohesion or effective policing—may be contributing to the lower violent crime rates despite the summer season. The area's crime profile also includes a small but significant rise in criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000), which is 15% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect seasonal activities, such as increased outdoor events or unsecured property during festivals. While shoplifting (0.7 per 1,000) matched the UK average, the absence of major retail hubs in North Baddesley indicates that local commerce does not drive this category. The low burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000), 63% below the UK average, aligns with the area's likely lower density of high-value properties or effective domestic security measures. Overall, the data suggests a combination of geographic characteristics—a smaller, tightly knit community—and seasonal factors, such as the timing of local festivals, may explain the area's crime profile. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour reported in July, which will be explored in the highlights section, introduces a new dynamic to consider.

July 2025 marked a dramatic 233.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 10 incidents—a surge that far outpaced the usual seasonal fluctuations. This spike, which accounted for nearly 30% of all reported crimes, may be linked to the area's summer festivals or the closure of schools, which often correlates with increased public gatherings. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson also rose sharply by 150%, from 2 to 5 incidents. This increase, though still below the UK average, raises questions about whether local events or environmental factors—such as unsecured properties during the holidays—are contributing. Burglary, though rare, doubled from 0 to 1 incident, suggesting a possible shift in criminal focus during the summer months. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 9.1%, from 11 to 10, a small but notable decline that may reflect the success of local policing initiatives or community engagement efforts. The area's anti-social behaviour rate, while lower than the UK average, was accompanied by a 15% increase in criminal damage and arson—categories that often overlap in areas with transient populations or seasonal tourism. For residents, the most immediate concern remains the sudden rise in anti-social behaviour, which may require targeted interventions during peak event periods. The UK comparison also highlights that North Baddesley's violence and sexual offence rate is 54% below the national average, a figure that could be attributed to the area's lower population density or stronger community networks that deter such crimes. However, the surge in anti-social behaviour suggests that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, certain pockets of activity may require closer attention.

North Baddesley's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 30.7% compared to June's 3.7 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a significant shift in the local crime profile. This increase, though still well below the UK average, underscores the dynamic nature of crime in built-up areas during the summer months. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 31 days, a rate that translates to roughly one crime for every 208 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while low, highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance during periods of increased public activity. The population context further emphasizes the scale of the statistics: with 7,062 residents, the area's crime rate is such that each resident has a 1-in-208 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime in July. This is a stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly lower due to higher overall crime rates. The previous month's data also reveals a notable shift in the crime mix: while June's report focused on anti-social behaviour and violence, July's figures show a marked increase in criminal damage and arson, which may be linked to the timing of local festivals or other seasonal events. For residents, the 30.7% increase in the overall rate may seem concerning, but North Baddesley's crime profile remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average. The combination of a smaller population, stronger community ties, and effective local policing likely contributes to this trend. However, the sudden rise in anti-social behaviour reported in July indicates that the area is not immune to the challenges posed by summer tourism or transient populations. Residents and local authorities may need to monitor this trend closely to ensure that the area's safety record is not compromised by the pressures of peak season.