Southborough Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Southborough's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 51.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate underscores the area's position as a safer environment compared to national benchmarks, though it is not without its challenges. The most common crimes reported were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, each accounting for 32.6% of the total 43 incidents. These categories may reflect local dynamics such as community interactions and the influence of seasonal factors, including longer evenings and the impact of bank holidays on outdoor activity. The presence of anti-social behaviour at a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents, 10% below the UK average, suggests that while such incidents occur, they are not concentrated in this area. Meanwhile, the violent crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is lower than the national figure, indicating that Southborough's residents face a significantly reduced risk of experiencing violence compared to the average UK resident. The seasonal context of May, with its extended daylight hours and the influence of bank holidays, may have contributed to the observed patterns, as increased socialising and outdoor activity can sometimes correlate with higher rates of anti-social behaviour. However, the overall crime rate remains stable, with no indication of significant spikes or drops that would suggest a major shift in local conditions.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 40% (from 10 to 14 incidents) and burglary rising by 50% (from 2 to 3). These increases may partly explain the overall crime rate's slight upward trend compared to April, despite a 23.2% monthly decline. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and violence and sexual offences decreased by 36.4% (from 22 to 14), suggesting a possible seasonal reduction in incidents linked to shorter evenings and fewer large gatherings. The breakdown also reveals that Southborough's violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 54% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour rates (1.3 per 1,000) are 10% below the national figure (1.4 per 1,000). For residents, the sharp decline in shoplifting may indicate improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during bank holidays.

Southborough's crime rate in May 2024 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 23.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a reported crime was roughly 1 in 246 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. When scaled to the population of 10,560, this suggests that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis, with the risk distributed across a large demographic base. The contrast with the UK average highlights Southborough's position as a low-crime area within a broader context of higher national rates.