Wixams Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wixams’ crime rate in January 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, though modest, translates to a tangible risk for residents: with a population of 7,996, the 32 reported crimes mean one in every 250 individuals encountered a crime during the month. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 53.1% of all incidents, followed by burglary (12.5%) and criminal damage and arson (6.3%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics typical of January, a post-holiday period characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to a shift in crime types from outdoor to more concentrated, indoor incidents. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a community with strong local policing or social cohesion, though the sharp increase in violent crime raises questions about underlying factors such as transient populations or heightened tensions during colder months. While burglary and vehicle crime remained below UK averages, the surge in violent offences indicates a need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas with high concentrations of vulnerable individuals or frequent interactions between residents and transient groups.

The most striking change in January 2024 was the 112.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from eight to seventeen incidents. This category now constitutes 53.1% of all crimes, a significant shift from the previous month’s balance. While this surge is concerning, Wixams’ rate for violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) remains 19% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime and other crime both doubled from their December figures, reflecting a 100% increase in each category. These rises contrast with decreases in criminal damage and arson (50% drop) and anti-social behaviour (33.3% drop), suggesting a combination of factors influencing local crime patterns. For residents, the 32 total crimes reported over the month equate to one incident per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance during periods of heightened activity.

In January 2024, Wixams recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 38.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure to crime translates to one reported crime for roughly every 250 residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to national benchmarks. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, where Wixams’ rates are 70% and 38% below the UK average respectively, suggesting a community with lower levels of disruptive incidents. However, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which now account for 53.1% of all crimes, highlights a critical shift that warrants attention from local authorities and residents alike.