Bowerhill Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bowerhill’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark deviation from the national norm underscores the area’s relative safety, a pattern consistent with its character as a built-up area within Wiltshire — a region historically marked by low crime rates. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.9% of all reported incidents. At 1.3 per 1,000, this rate was 54% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with Bowerhill’s likely demographic and geographic traits. As a small built-up area, Bowerhill may benefit from strong community cohesion and limited commercial density, factors that could contribute to lower violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, comprising 16.7% of all crimes, though its rate (0.6 per 1,000) was 59% below the UK average. This suggests that while localised disturbances occur, they remain rare compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of July — a peak summer month with schools out, festivals, and increased tourism — may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remains far below the UK average. The low frequency of property crimes, with vehicle crime and criminal damage both below UK rates, further reinforces the area’s safety profile. These figures collectively illustrate a crime picture that is not only significantly lower than the national average but also reflective of Bowerhill’s unique characteristics as a low-density, community-focused built-up area.

July 2024 saw significant increases in anti-social behaviour, public order offences, and burglary — each rising by 100% compared to June. This spike in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 16.7% of all crimes, may be influenced by the summer season’s higher foot traffic and outdoor events. Conversely, other crime and violence both declined: other crime fell by 66.7%, and violence and sexual offences dropped by 12.5%, though the latter still remained 54% below the UK average. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with violent offences now comprising 38.9% of all crimes — a slight increase from the previous month. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.3 per 1,000) was 54% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the 59% below average for anti-social behaviour. These figures highlight a combination of local dynamics and national trends, with Bowerhill’s crime profile continuing to diverge from the UK norm.

Bowerhill’s crime rate in July 2024 rose by 19.9% compared to June, moving from 2.8 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the crime profile: while anti-social behaviour, public order offences, and burglary all rose sharply, other crime and violence decreased. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the low overall frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 296 residents — a statistic that contextualises the rarity of crime in Bowerhill compared to the UK average. This low density of incidents, even with the 19.9% month-on-month increase, suggests that the area remains significantly safer than the national average, with no single category dominating the data. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the likelihood of experiencing crime in Bowerhill is far lower than in most parts of the UK, reinforcing the area’s relative security despite the upward trend.