Trowbridge Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Trowbridge's crime profile in November 2023 reflected a combination of seasonal rhythms and local dynamics. The overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents placed the built-up area 34.7% below the UK average, a position consistent with its status as a largely rural district with limited urban density. Violence and sexual offences (34.8% of total crimes) remained the dominant category, a pattern that likely aligns with the area's mixed population of commuters, retirees, and small businesses. Anti-social behaviour (26.8%) and shoplifting (8.5%) followed closely, with the latter potentially linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Seasonal factors such as dark evenings and Bonfire Night may have influenced public order offences. of total crimes this month. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes like burglary (71% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (60% below) suggest a residential character with limited commercial zones. This contrast with the 150% above UK average for bicycle theft, which may reflect local cycling infrastructure or student populations. The data illustrates a crime picture shaped by both geographic and temporal influences, with Trowbridge maintaining a generally safer profile than the national average despite November's typically higher crime season.

November saw a dramatic 200% increase in 'Other crime' (from 1 to 3 incidents), a category that likely encompasses minor infractions or unclassified offences. This surge contrasts sharply with an 83.3% drop in drug-related crimes, which fell from 6 to 1, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in illicit activity. Public order offences, which had been the third-most common category in October, plummeted by 71.4% (28 to 8), a decline that may be attributed to reduced social gatherings during the month. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained elevated, 24% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in community engagement. The most striking UK comparison was bicycle theft, which was 150% above the national average, a figure that could be connected to the area's cycling infrastructure or transient populations. For residents, the 71.4% reduction in public order offences offers a tangible indicator of improved community safety during the month.

Trowbridge's crime rate in November 2023 (4.9 per 1,000) represented a 25.8% decline from October's 6.6 per 1,000, a downward trend that positions the area as consistently safer than the UK average. Translating this into daily context, the built-up area experienced an average of 7 crimes per day in November, a figure that remains lower than the national average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a monthly scale, this equates to 1 reported crime for every 205 residents, a ratio that underscores the area's relatively low crime exposure compared to larger urban centres. The population context further highlights this safety: with 46,007 residents, the crime rate per capita is significantly below the UK's 7.5 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect Trowbridge's rural character and limited commercial density. While the daily crime count is a local metric with no direct UK equivalent, the monthly exposure figure provides a useful benchmark for residents assessing their personal risk. This comparison illustrates how Trowbridge's unique demographic and geographic profile contributes to its distinct crime profile.