Borough Green Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Borough Green's crime profile was shaped by a clear dominance of property-related offences over violent crimes, with 20 property crimes recorded against 10 violent crimes. This balance may partly reflect the area's built-up character and local economic rhythms, where retail activity and seasonal events could influence crime patterns. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 22.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a position reinforced by several categories performing significantly better than national benchmarks. Violent and sexual offences were 38% below the UK average, while shoplifting and other theft fell 28% and 9% respectively. However, criminal damage and arson emerged as a stark outlier, occurring at 1.8 per 1,000 residents—216% above the UK average. This discrepancy highlights the combination of local factors, such as the impact of Bonfire Night events and Black Friday shopping on property-related offences. The month also saw a seasonal shift, with dark evenings extending the window for certain crimes, though the overall rate remained stable against the UK backdrop. These patterns suggest that while the area benefits from lower-than-average violent crime, targeted efforts may be needed to address the disproportionate rise in property damage, which could be linked to both seasonal pressures and local infrastructure vulnerabilities.

November 2024 saw sharp month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with other theft, shoplifting, and possession of weapons all tripling in count compared to October. Other theft, which rose from 1 to 3 cases, and shoplifting, which increased from 0 to 3, both reflected a 200% surge, while possession of weapons, which jumped from 0 to 1, marked a 100% increase. These spikes may have been influenced by the timing of Black Friday sales, which could have driven shoplifting activity, or by the heightened visibility of weapons during Bonfire Night events. In contrast, public order offences fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), and violence and sexual offences decreased by the same margin (from 15 to 10), linked to the end of university term holidays or reduced social gatherings during the month. The area’s violent crime rate remained 38% below the UK average, with 1.6 per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. However, the 1.8 per 1,000 rate for criminal damage and arson—216% above the UK average—stood out as a significant concern. This category’s elevated rate may be tied to the area’s built-up nature, where vandalism could be more visible or concentrated in specific locations. Residents might find the 200% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for heightened vigilance during high-traffic retail periods.

Borough Green’s crime rate in November 2024 (5.9 per 1,000 residents) marked a 5.8% increase from October’s 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend over the previous month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day during the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continuous monitoring of local patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average in most categories. This statistic, when viewed in the context of Borough Green’s population of 6,149, suggests that the community’s overall safety remains comparatively strong. However, the 5.8% month-on-month rise highlights the importance of tracking short-term fluctuations, particularly in light of seasonal factors such as the timing of Bonfire Night and the Black Friday shopping period. These events may have temporarily elevated certain crime types, such as shoplifting and criminal damage, even as the broader trend of lower-than-average violent crime persisted. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while the area’s crime rate is below the UK average, the concentrated nature of certain offences—like the 216% above-average rate for criminal damage and arson—demands targeted attention to prevent long-term escalation.