Saxilby Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Saxilby's crime profile in May 2023 was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 of the 14 reported crimes—42.9% of the total. This category, though showing a dramatic 500% increase from the previous month, remains 64% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents places it 71.2% below the national average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that has persisted across multiple years. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, declined by 25% (from 4 to 3), while other theft fell by 50% (from 4 to 2). Seasonal factors, including longer evenings and bank holidays, may have influenced the rise in violence, though Saxilby's low density and small population likely mitigate broader criminal activity. The breakdown shows a stark contrast to the UK average, with property crimes making up just 21.4% of all incidents (compared to 64% nationally) and violent crimes comprising 42.9% (versus 64% nationally). This suggests a unique crime dynamic in Saxilby, where personal disputes and isolated incidents appear to drive activity rather than large-scale property crime. The area's built-up nature within West Lindsey—characterised by its small size and limited commercial hubs—may contribute to this pattern, with fewer opportunities for theft and a more tightly knit community reducing violent incidents. However, the 114% increase in 'other crime' over the UK average highlights a niche area of concern that warrants further local analysis.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 500% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This spike. of total crimes, places Saxilby 64% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 for this category. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 25% (from 4 to 3), while other theft fell by 50% (from 4 to 2). 'other crime'—a category encompassing non-specific incidents—rose by 100% to 2 cases, marking the only category in Saxilby where crime rates exceeded the UK average (114% above the national 0.1 per 1,000). The seasonal context of longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to the rise in violence, though the area's overall low crime rate suggests that such factors have limited impact in this built-up area. Residents should note that violence and sexual offences remain the most significant category, with 6 incidents reported in May alone.

Saxilby's crime rate in May 2023 fell to 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a 12.7% drop from 2.6 per 1,000 in the previous month. This decline aligns with the area's consistently low crime profile, which has remained 71.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000 since at least 2021. On a daily basis, the 14 total crimes reported over 31 days equate to roughly 0 crimes per day, reflecting the area's sparse criminal activity. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 440 residents—a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a community of 6,160 people. This translates to a 1-in-440 chance of being directly affected by crime in a given month, significantly lower than the UK average of 1-in-125. The population-scaled perspective reinforces Saxilby's status as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK, with its small size and low density likely contributing to the reduced opportunities for crime.