Borough Green Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Borough Green’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. For a population of 6,149, this translates to 29 total crimes, a figure that equates to one incident occurring for every 212 residents over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.9% of all incidents (11 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (24.1%, 7 cases) and shoplifting (17.2%, 5 cases). These patterns may reflect the area’s character as a small built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial activity, where retail premises could be particularly vulnerable to theft during the Easter shopping period. The relatively low rate of violent crime—1.8 per 1,000 residents—compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggests that local factors such as community cohesion or effective policing may be playing a role. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which is 86% above the UK average, indicates a need for targeted measures in this category. Seasonal context also appears relevant: April’s spring weather and increased outdoor activity may have influenced both the rise in shoplifting and the decline in vehicle crime, which fell by 66.7% compared to March. These shifts underscore the importance of considering local rhythms and environmental factors when interpreting crime data.

April 2024 saw a significant 150% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 2 to 5 cases. This surge may be linked to the Easter period, when increased foot traffic in local retail areas could create opportunities for theft. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75%, from 4 to 1, reflecting reduced outdoor activity or effective local interventions. Violent crimes remained 30% below the UK average, with 11 incidents recorded—equivalent to 1.8 per 1,000 residents. This contrasts sharply with the 2.6 per 1,000 UK average for this category, suggesting that Borough Green’s community dynamics or policing strategies may be contributing to this lower rate. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson cases surged 86% above the UK average, with 7 incidents recorded, highlighting a specific challenge in this category that differs from national trends.

Borough Green's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 23.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar small built-up areas during early spring, when seasonal transitions may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents for a community of 6,149 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 212 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting the area’s distinct characteristics as a smaller, possibly more tightly knit community where informal social controls may contribute to lower crime rates. The reduction in vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour—down 66.7% and 50.0% respectively—suggests that targeted policing or community initiatives may have had a measurable impact.