Brockworth Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brockworth's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 32.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This performance, while consistent with the area's historical pattern, shows a nuanced breakdown of crime types that reflects both local characteristics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences (29 cases) accounted for 39.2% of all recorded crimes, making them the most prevalent category. This rate (2.0 per 1,000) is lower than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), a gap that may be attributed to the area's relatively compact built-up environment and lower population density compared to major urban centres. Anti-social behaviour (17 cases) was the second most common category, though its rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 8% above the UK average, suggesting potential challenges in community engagement or enforcement in this specific area. The seasonal context of November, marked by the transition to darker evenings and the Black Friday shopping period, likely influenced patterns: shoplifting rates fell sharply, possibly due to the timing of major retail promotions, while vehicle crime increased, linked to increased traffic volumes. Other theft and shoplifting, both at 0.4 per 1,000, were 27% and 42% below UK averages respectively, reinforcing the area's generally lower levels of property-related crime. Public order offences (5 cases) and criminal damage (5 cases) also showed rates below the UK average, though the 41% gap for public order offences may indicate effective policing in managing disruptive behaviour during events like Bonfire Night. The overall picture suggests a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a safer profile compared to national benchmarks, with local factors such as the built-up area's character and seasonal rhythms playing a significant role in shaping these outcomes.

The most striking month-on-month change in November 2024 was the 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with the 53.8% decline in shoplifting cases, which dropped from 13 to 6. The decrease in shoplifting may reflect the timing of Black Friday sales, which typically occur in late November. Public order offences also fell by 44.4%, potentially linked to the earlier conclusion of Bonfire Night events in October. Violence and sexual offences (29 cases) remain the most prevalent category, contributing 39.2% of total crimes, but this rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 22% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (17 cases) is the second most common category but exceeds the UK average by 8%, a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics in this built-up area. The 100% increase in possession of weapons cases, from 0 to 1, is a rare but significant shift requiring further contextual analysis.

Brockworth's crime rate in November 2024 (5.1 per 1,000 residents) represents a 25.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area's historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day in November, a figure that reflects the relatively stable security environment in this built-up area within Tewkesbury. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 198 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains well below the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised with the local population of 14,628, underscores the area's consistent performance in maintaining public safety despite seasonal fluctuations. The 25.3% reduction from October to November suggests a possible stabilisation in crime patterns, though the 100% increase in vehicle crime warrants closer examination of local factors such as traffic volume or parking patterns during the Black Friday shopping period.