Wixams Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 7,996 residents, 26 crimes in February 2024 equate to a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 people—53.5% below the UK average of 7.1. This stark contrast suggests Wixams is significantly safer than the national average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and burglary (11.5%). These figures align with the area's character as a planned community with limited nightlife and commercial activity, where property crimes are less frequent than in denser urban centres. The winter month of February, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, may partly explain the overall low crime rate. However, the presence of violent crime—despite being 48% below the UK average—highlights the need for targeted community engagement in areas where such incidents occur. The breakdown also shows burglary rates are 33% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s housing stock and proximity to transport links. While the seasonal context provides some explanation, local factors such as community cohesion and policing strategies likely play a role in shaping these outcomes.

February 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns compared to January. Anti-social behaviour surged by 200%, jumping from 2 to 6 incidents, while bicycle theft doubled from 0 to 2—marking a 100% increase. These spikes contrast sharply with decreases in other categories: violence and sexual offences fell by 41.2% (from 17 to 10), and burglary dropped by 25% (from 4 to 3). The rise in anti-social behaviour may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced community interaction during winter. Meanwhile, the sharp drop in violence could be consistent with the pre-spring lull, when outdoor activity is low and social gatherings are less frequent. Burglary in Wixams remains 33% above the UK average, despite a 25% monthly decline. This suggests ongoing vulnerabilities in property security, tied to the area’s housing design or local demographics. Bicycle theft, now 400% above the UK average, raises questions about local cycling infrastructure or enforcement gaps in securing parked bikes.

Wixams’ crime rate in February 2024 (3.3 per 1,000) was 18.8% lower than the previous month’s rate of 4.0, reflecting a continued downward trend. This decline translates to roughly 1 reported crime per day over the 29-day period, or one crime for every 308 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the area’s population of 7,996, this means that every resident had a 1-in-308 chance of being directly affected by a crime in February. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which sees roughly double the number of crimes per capita. The drop from January to February is particularly notable in violent crime, where the rate fell by 41.2%—a change that may reflect seasonal patterns or increased police presence during the winter months. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and bicycle theft highlights areas where local interventions could be more effective. For residents, these figures underscore that while Wixams is generally safer than the UK average, certain crime types remain high, requiring tailored strategies to address specific vulnerabilities.