Brockworth Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Brockworth's crime profile in March 2023 continued to reflect a pattern of relative safety, with an overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—60.5% below the UK average. This figure, though modest, is consistent with the area's character as a built-up district within a historically rural region, where lower population density and community-focused policing may contribute to reduced criminal activity. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (47.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). These categories, particularly violence and sexual offences, were significantly below the UK average, with the former being 49% lower than the national rate. The seasonal transition to spring, marked by longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced patterns of activity. The relatively low incidence of property crime—such as shoplifting (6.8% of total) and vehicle crime (4.6% of total)—suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be deterring such offences. However, the small but notable increase in bicycle theft (2.3% of total) compared to the UK average raises questions about whether specific local conditions, such as cycling infrastructure or seasonal usage patterns, are at play. This data underscores the importance of maintaining targeted measures to address emerging trends while building on the existing foundation of safety.

March 2023 saw a marked decrease in property-related crimes compared to the previous month, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both remaining well below UK averages. The breakdown of crime types reveals a shift in focus toward violent and anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65.9% of all reported incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Violence and sexual offences in Brockworth were 49% below the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the area's lower population density and community-oriented policing strategies. Bicycle theft, however, stood out as the only category exceeding the UK average by 43%, a statistic that could reflect local cycling infrastructure or seasonal factors. For residents, the consistent underperformance of property crime categories offers a tangible reassurance of safety in daily life.

Brockworth's crime rate in March 2023 remained 60.5% below the UK average, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 332 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low incidence of crime compared to national benchmarks, offering reassurance to local residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a statistic that aligns with the overall trend of sustained safety. When viewed through the lens of population size, the 14,628 residents of Brockworth collectively faced a crime rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting either effective local policing or broader socio-economic factors. These figures, while modest in scale, highlight a consistent pattern of safety that may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up district within a historically rural region. The absence of significant spikes in any category further reinforces the stability of the local crime profile.