Brockworth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Brockworth in January 2024 reveals a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences dominating at 53.6% of all reported incidents. This stark contrast to property crimes, which accounted for just 17.4%, suggests a shift in the area's crime dynamics. At 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, Brockworth's overall rate is 36.5% below the UK average of 7.4, a gap that reflects the area's relatively low exposure to certain crime types. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences (37 cases), followed by public order offences (9 cases) and anti-social behaviour (8 cases). This pattern aligns with seasonal trends typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to the lower incidence of property crimes. The dominance of violent crime may indicate heightened social tensions or specific local factors influencing interpersonal interactions from the data alone. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Brockworth's rate is 4% below this benchmark, suggesting effective policing or community interventions in this category. However, public order offences in Brockworth are 25% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the area's unique social fabric or localised issues requiring further attention. The seasonal context of January, with its reduced outdoor activity and potential for indoor gatherings, may partly explain the relative stability of violent crime rates despite the month's typical challenges. This balance between violent and property crime offers a snapshot of Brockworth's current security landscape, one that diverges from broader national patterns in ways that warrant closer examination.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violent crimes decreasing by 7.5% compared to the previous month, while three categories—burglary, other crime, and criminal damage and arson—each surged by 200%. This triple increase in these categories, despite an overall drop in the crime rate, highlights a combination of factors affecting specific crime types. The decline in other theft (71.4%) and anti-social behaviour (27.3%) contrasts sharply with these rises, suggesting localized interventions or seasonal influences mitigating certain issues. Violent crime remains 4% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's demographic composition or effective community policing strategies. However, public order offences in Brockworth are 25% above the UK average, a figure that could indicate challenges in managing public spaces or addressing specific local concerns. For residents, the 200% increase in burglary is a critical data point, underscoring the need for vigilance in property security. The simultaneous rise in other crime and criminal damage and arson categories raises questions about potential underlying causes. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Brockworth, where some categories are stabilizing while others are experiencing sharp fluctuations.

Brockworth's January 2024 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents marks an 11.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.3, a reduction that positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK. This monthly decline is particularly notable when considering the daily crime context: with 69 incidents reported over 31 days, Brockworth averaged roughly 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than many comparable urban centres. The monthly exposure figure of 1 reported crime for every 212 residents provides a tangible perspective on the frequency of crime in daily life, illustrating that most residents are not directly affected by incidents. When scaled to the area's population of 14,628, this translates to a relatively low risk profile compared to national averages. The comparison to the UK's overall crime rate further emphasizes Brockworth's status as a low-crime area, with its overall rate being 36.5% below the national benchmark. This suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, effective policing strategies, or socioeconomic conditions—are contributing to the area's relatively secure environment. However, the 25% gap in public order offences above the UK average indicates that specific challenges remain, requiring targeted attention to address localised issues without compromising the broader safety improvements observed in January.