Borough Green Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Borough Green's crime profile in December 2025 reveals an unusually low rate of violent crime compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences occurring at 1.5 per 1,000 residents—42% below the national figure. This stark divergence from the UK norm, where such offences average 2.6 per 1,000, suggests a distinct local dynamic. The area's overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents is 58.6% lower than the UK average of 7.0, placing it among the safest built-up areas in the country. Violent crime constitutes 50% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 22.2%, which itself is 25% below the UK average. These figures contrast with the typical seasonal spike in property crime during December, which often correlates with increased retail activity and holiday-related disruptions. However, Borough Green's data shows no such pattern, with property crimes accounting for only 28% of total incidents. This may reflect the area's compact, low-density built-up character, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity reduce opportunities for theft. Seasonal factors such as dark evenings, empty homes over holidays, and Christmas shopping likely contribute to the modest increase in violence and sexual offences, though the rate remains well below national benchmarks. The absence of a significant rise in property crime despite these seasonal pressures suggests strong local policing or community engagement strategies may be at play.

December 2025 saw a 28.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 9 incidents—a shift that contrasts with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category, which accounts for 50% of all crimes in Borough Green, remains 42% below the national rate, highlighting a persistent gap in local crime trends. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 33.3%, with 4 reported incidents, though this still sits 25% below the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 66.7%, from 3 to 1 incident, marking one of the most dramatic declines in the area's monthly data. This decrease may reflect reduced car usage during the holiday season or improved street lighting in key areas. Other theft and criminal damage categories both fell to 2 incidents, 42% below their UK counterparts. For residents, the sharp drop in vehicle crime is a clear positive indicator, with only 1 vehicle-related incident reported in the month. The balance between violent and property crimes has shifted slightly, with violent offences now accounting for a larger share of total incidents than property crimes—a trend that may warrant closer attention given the seasonal context of December.

Borough Green's crime rate in December 2025 (2.9 per 1,000) represents a 14.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.4, reflecting a consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that appears modest when considering the built-up nature of the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 342 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This means residents in Borough Green are statistically far less likely to experience crime than the national average, with their risk being approximately 58.6% lower. When scaled to the area's population of 6,149, the 18 reported crimes translate to a very low level of individual exposure. This context is further reinforced by the fact that even the most common crime type—violence and sexual offences—occurs at a rate 42% below the UK average. The combination of these figures suggests that Borough Green's built-up character, possibly combined with effective local policing or community initiatives, has created an environment where crime is both rare and significantly less severe than in many comparable areas. This contrast becomes even more pronounced when considering that the UK average includes major urban centres with higher population densities and more commercial activity.