Saxilby Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Saxilby’s August 2023 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marked a significant departure from the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with the area recording 64.2% fewer crimes than the national benchmark. This low rate, consistent with Saxilby’s historical profile as a smaller built-up area within West Lindsey, contrasts sharply with the UK’s broader urban crime trends. The most prevalent crime type was vehicle crime, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents (6 cases), though this category remained 104% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences followed at 27.8% (5 cases), a figure 70% below the UK average, likely reflecting Saxilby’s limited nightlife and lower population density. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 22.2% of crimes, further underscoring the area’s focus on property-related offences. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, as August—a peak holiday month—could have driven vehicle crime through increased traffic or unsecured vehicles, while reduced social interactions during the summer may have contributed to the decline in violent incidents. The data aligns with Saxilby’s character as a low-density, commuter-oriented area, where property crimes are more common than those tied to densely populated urban centres. This profile suggests that local initiatives targeting vehicle security or seasonal awareness campaigns could further reduce the 100% surge in vehicle crime observed in August, maintaining Saxilby’s current trajectory of relatively low overall crime rates.

August 2023 saw a sharp 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 0 to 6 incidents, a stark contrast to the broader decline in other offence categories. Violence and sexual offences fell by 58.3% (from 12 to 5), while anti-social behaviour and public order offences also dropped by 55.6% and 50.0% respectively, suggesting a potential seasonal shift in criminal activity. Vehicle crime remains 104% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, indicating a localised vulnerability despite the overall low crime rate. In contrast, violence and sexual offences were 70% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect Saxilby’s smaller population and lower density of nightlife or high-risk environments. For residents, the 1-in-342 monthly exposure rate offers reassurance that crime remains an infrequent occurrence in this built-up area.

Saxilby's August 2023 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 30.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 342 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area’s population of 6,160. This monthly exposure rate, while low, provides a tangible measure of how infrequently crime impacts individual households. Daily crime statistics further illustrate the subdued nature of criminal activity: with 18 total crimes recorded over 31 days, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day. This aligns with Saxilby’s broader trend of consistently low crime levels compared to the UK average, though the fluctuation in specific offence types—such as the 100% rise in vehicle crime—highlights the need to monitor seasonal and environmental influences on local patterns.