Borough Green Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in May 2024 was the 80% drop in shoplifting, a category that had previously accounted for 20% of all crimes in Borough Green. This dramatic decline, from five to one incident, contrasts sharply with the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour, which rose from one to three. The area's overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents remains 51.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a disparity that has persisted despite month-on-month fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (32% of all crimes), fell by 27.3% compared to the previous month, a shift that may align with seasonal factors such as bank holidays and extended daylight hours. The area's property crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 29% above the UK average for this category, though this is offset by significantly lower rates for violent crimes and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings and increased outdoor activity—likely plays a role in these patterns, with potential connections to retail environments and social dynamics. However, without additional data, these remain speculative links.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 80% decline in shoplifting, with incidents dropping from five to one. This sharp reduction may reflect heightened awareness during a month marked by bank holidays and longer evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, suggesting a potential link to increased socialising during warmer weather. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 27.3%, from 11 to eight, a trend consistent with seasonal patterns where outdoor activity may disperse crowds or reduce opportunities for such crimes. The area's violent crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 54% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson rose 29% above the national rate. These divergent trends highlight the complexity of local factors influencing crime, with no single explanation for all shifts.

Borough Green's crime rate in May 2024 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 13.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000. This places the area 51.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting its consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but reflects the small population of 6,149 residents. When scaled to the monthly exposure, this equates to one reported crime occurring for every 246 residents over the course of May. This statistic underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in a densely populated built-up area, though local factors such as community policing efforts or the area's character may contribute to this trend. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that residents face a lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average, which could be influenced by the area's specific demographics or geographic features.