Borough Green Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Borough Green's November 2023 crime profile reveals a striking equilibrium between property and violent crimes, each accounting for 8 incidents. This balance, unusual for many areas, may reflect the town's unique character as a small built-up area within a largely rural district. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—48% below the UK average—suggests a combination of geographic and demographic factors at play. Seasonal context, including Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, likely influenced patterns: vehicle crime, often tied to increased traffic and retail activity, remained elevated, while anti-social behaviour surged, possibly linked to darker evenings. Conversely, the 50% reduction in violent crime compared to the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) may stem from the area's lower population density and limited nightlife. The top crime category, violence and sexual offences, saw a 27.3% month-on-month decline, though its rate still outpaces the UK average for similar crimes. This data, when considered alongside the area's rural surroundings and small community size, illustrates a crime picture shaped by both local rhythms and broader national trends. The absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary—categories often tied to urban centres—further supports the notion that Borough Green's crime dynamics are distinct from larger, more densely populated areas.

November 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and 'other crime' each tripling compared to October. This surge, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with a 90% drop in other theft, likely tied to seasonal factors such as reduced retail activity. The balance between property (8) and violent (8) crimes suggests a combination of local dynamics, with no clear dominance of one category. Violent crime rates were 50% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), while vehicle crime exceeded the national average by 40% (0.5 per 1,000). For residents, the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour—a category often linked to community tensions—may partly explain the need for heightened local awareness during events like Bonfire Night.

Borough Green's crime rate in November 2023 (3.9 per 1,000 residents) marks a 35.2% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the region. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this small community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 256 residents—a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime in terms of local population density. When compared to the UK average, this rate is 48% below the national figure, reflecting a consistent pattern of lower crime levels in this area. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the small number of crimes, each incident carries significant weight in a community of 6,149 residents, necessitating targeted local engagement to maintain this trend.