Bebington Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bebington’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 30.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance underscores a consistently safer profile compared to the national picture. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (34.9% of total crimes), public order offences (12.8%), and anti-social behaviour (11.9%). These figures align with patterns typical of a built-up area within a coastal region, where social interactions in public spaces and community dynamics may influence such categories. The seasonal context of June—as the start of summer—likely amplifies activity in public areas, potentially contributing to higher reports of public order and anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s overall rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or demographic factors that mitigate crime. Violence and sexual offences, while the leading category, are 28% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s lower overall rate. This contrast highlights the importance of localized factors, such as community policing, social cohesion, or economic stability, in shaping crime trends. The relatively low rates of burglary and shoplifting—33% and 52% below UK averages respectively—may reflect a combination of strong community engagement, adequate lighting in public spaces, or the absence of high-footfall retail hubs that typically drive such crimes. These insights illustrate a town that, despite seasonal fluctuations, maintains a crime profile significantly lower than the national average.

June 2024 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime skyrocketed by 233.3%, jumping from 9 to 30 incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This surge may reflect increased summer activity or changes in parking patterns. Burglary also rose sharply, with a 175% increase from 4 to 11 cases, though this remains 33% below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 42.9%, declining from 28 to 16 cases—a trend consistent with the UK-wide drop in this category. Public order offences, however, edged 15% above the UK average, suggesting localized pressures in community spaces. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories responding to seasonal factors while others reflect persistent challenges.

Bebington’s crime rate in June 2024 (5.7 per 1,000 residents) marks a 33.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, still places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 11 crimes were reported across Bebington’s 57,202 residents, translating to one crime for every 175 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the month-on-month increase, Bebington’s overall crime profile remains markedly safer than the national average. Local factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, or seasonal dynamics may contribute to this divergence, though no definitive links can be drawn from the available data alone.