Wickford Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wickford's November 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents placed the built-up area 26.7% below the UK average, a position that reflects consistent performance against national benchmarks. The most prevalent category of crime remained violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31.1% of all reported incidents — a rate of 1.7 per 1,000, 34% below the UK average. This category's dominance may be partially explained by the season, with darker evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night potentially contributing to increased reports. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 12.6% of all crimes, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 — 33% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November, marked by Black Friday shopping and the transition into winter, may have influenced patterns in retail-related crimes.4 per 1,000, 27% below the national average. The overall crime profile suggests a town where property crimes (65 total) slightly outnumbered violent crimes (47 total), a balance that aligns with the area's character as a mixed-use development with both residential and commercial zones. This distribution is consistent with other similar built-up areas where property-related incidents often dominate, though the relatively low rate in Wickford indicates effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The month's crime picture also reveals a marked contrast with the UK average in several categories, including anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which were both significantly below national levels. These patterns, when considered alongside the area's demographic profile, suggest a community where crime prevention efforts appear to have a measurable impact.

November saw a 50% reduction in vehicle crime compared to October, with incidents falling from 26 to 13. This decline may partly explain the overall drop in the town's crime rate. Burglary also fell by 40%, from 15 to 9, a shift that contrasts with the national trend where burglary rates often rise during the winter months. Conversely, possession of weapons rose sharply by 300%, jumping from one to four incidents — a spike that deviates from the UK average, where this category is 233% below local rates. The increase in robbery, doubling from one to three cases, highlights a small but significant change in violent crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 26.9%, from 26 to 19, a trend consistent with the broader UK pattern where this category is 33% below the national average. These fluctuations, while statistically significant, remain within the context of Wickford's generally low crime environment.

Wickford's November 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 7.4% decline from the previous month's 6.0 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with broader seasonal trends in the area. On a daily basis, the town reported roughly 5 crimes per day — a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 181 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places Wickford well below the UK average when considering the built-up area's population density. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Wickford's crime rate remains consistently lower than the national average, with the most recent data showing a 26.7% gap between local and UK rates. While the overall rate has declined, the shift in crime mix — particularly the drop in vehicle crime and burglary — suggests evolving patterns that may reflect changes in policing focus or community engagement efforts. These figures, when contextualised against the area's demographic profile, indicate a town where crime remains relatively rare but not absent.