Elworth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Elworth in June 2023 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating the local crime mix. At 1.8 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 78.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects broader patterns in the built-up area’s social and geographic characteristics. While property crimes such as shoplifting and other theft accounted for 28.8% of all reported incidents, violent offences constituted the overwhelming majority at 62.5%. This contrast may be influenced by the area’s relatively small size and limited commercial density, which could reduce opportunities for property crime while leaving residents more exposed to interpersonal conflicts. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as the start of summer and longer daylight hours could alter patterns of social interaction and public activity. The UK comparison further highlights this divergence: for instance, Elworth’s rate of violence and sexual offences was 62% below the national average, suggesting that local policing strategies or community dynamics may be contributing to this trend. However, the high proportion of violent crime in a low-overall-rate area raises questions about the underlying causes, which may include factors such as demographic composition, local infrastructure, or the presence of specific risk factors that are not immediately apparent from the data alone.

June 2023 saw notable reductions in specific crime types, with other theft and shoplifting each declining by 66.7% compared to the previous month. This drop in non-violent property crimes contrasts with the persistent prevalence of violent offences, which accounted for 62.5% of all recorded crimes. The UK comparison further underscores this divergence: violence and sexual offences in Elworth were 62% below the national average for the same category, while criminal damage and arson were 69% below the UK rate. This suggests a unique local dynamic where violent crime remains common relative to property-related incidents. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 66.7% reduction in shoplifting cases, which may reflect seasonal changes or shifts in retail activity during the summer months. These fluctuations highlight the importance of tracking specific crime categories to identify trends that may not be captured by overall rate statistics.

Elworth’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, a sharp decline of 63.7% compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This represents a marked shift in the local crime picture, with daily crime activity averaging just one reported incident per day over the 30-day period. When considering the population context, this equates to one crime occurring for roughly every 558 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. While the UK average crime rate for the same period was 8.5 per 1,000, Elworth’s rate remains 78.8% below this benchmark. The monthly exposure statistic, though local-specific, provides a tangible sense of how infrequently crime occurs in the area compared to national trends. This contrast is amplified by the fact that the most common crime type—violence and sexual offences—was itself 62% below the UK average for the same category, highlighting a unique pattern that diverges from broader national statistics.