Borough Green Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a continuation of Borough Green's consistently low crime profile, with an overall rate of 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents—41.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance, while impressive, reveals a combination of factors that shape local crime patterns. The top two crime categories, property crimes (15 incidents) and violent crimes (7 incidents), accounted for 79.2% of all reported crimes. Property crimes, which include shoplifting and other theft, reflect the area's commercial character, with its retail presence likely contributing to the 0.8 per 1,000 rate for shoplifting. The winter season's influence is evident in the overall crime profile, as reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have tempered criminal opportunities. However, the 200% increase in 'other theft' crimes from January to February highlights vulnerabilities that require attention. This category, which includes theft from vehicles and personal property, rose to 1.0 per 1,000, 117% above the UK average for the same category. While the area's low crime rate is a positive indicator, the sharp rise in one category suggests the need for targeted awareness and prevention efforts. The seasonal context of February—as a winter month with lower foot traffic and reduced social activity—likely contributed to the overall stability in crime rates, though the surge in specific categories indicates areas requiring further scrutiny.

February 2025 saw a 200% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from two incidents in January to six. This surge, while still below the UK average for this category (0.5 per 1,000), raises concerns for residents about potential vulnerabilities in personal property security. Concurrently, burglary incidents doubled from zero to one, marking a 100% increase that may reflect seasonal shifts in offender behavior. Violent crimes decreased by 36.4% compared to January, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 11 to 7. This reduction, though significant, still places the area 53% below the UK average for this category (2.4 per 1,000). The most striking contrast appears in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 66.7% to two incidents, a rate 69% below the UK average (1.0 per 1,000). Residents may find the 1-in-256 resident monthly exposure figure particularly useful for contextualizing the low likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.

Borough Green's crime rate for February 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 20.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical winter patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in commercial zones may contribute to lower crime visibility. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 256 residents, underscoring the area's continued safety profile relative to national trends. While this rate remains well below the UK average, the month-on-month reduction suggests a temporary dip in crime activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull in social and economic activity. This context is important for residents considering long-term trends, as it highlights the area's resilience to seasonal fluctuations in crime patterns.