Elworth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Elworth recorded a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents — 52.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per resident every 288 days, significantly lower than the national average. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (18 cases, 58.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (3 cases, 9.7%) and shoplifting (2 cases, 6.5%). These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal crimes dominate over property-related offences, a trend consistent with Elworth’s likely suburban character and lower population density compared to major urban centres. January’s post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall may have contributed to lower shoplifting rates, though anti-social behaviour and violence still accounted for over half of all reported crimes. The violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 23% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) was 70% below the national figure. This contrast highlights the area’s relatively stable social environment, though the small number of crimes means fluctuations can appear dramatic. Seasonal factors, such as shorter daylight hours and post-Christmas lulls in retail activity, may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes, though they did not fully eliminate risks associated with interpersonal conflicts.

January 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Anti-social behaviour increased by 200% (1 to 3 cases), a jump likely linked to colder weather driving more indoor gatherings or disputes. Shoplifting also doubled (1 to 2 cases), possibly reflecting opportunistic theft in less busy retail areas. Meanwhile, public order offences plummeted by 83.3% (6 to 1 case), a decline that may align with the post-holiday lull in public events. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the largest category, fell by 5.3% (19 to 18 cases), a marginal decrease that could indicate seasonal moderation in interpersonal conflicts. Possession of weapons (1 case, 0.1 per 1,000) was 43% above the UK average for this category, a small but significant deviation that may warrant local monitoring. These shifts underscore the importance of context: while Elworth’s overall crime rate remains well below national averages, specific categories can show volatility tied to local conditions, such as the timing of holidays or weather patterns.

Elworth’s crime rate in January 2024 (3.5 per 1,000) was 3.1% lower than the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000, indicating a slight but sustained decline. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of one crime per day — a figure that, while low, reflects the small population (8,931 residents) and the concentrated nature of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 288 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. This means that a resident in Elworth had a 1-in-288 chance of being directly affected by a crime in January, a statistic that puts the area’s safety in stark contrast to larger urban centres where such ratios are often much higher. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Elworth’s violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour rate (0.3 per 1,000) were both significantly below UK averages, reinforcing the area’s status as a relatively safe built-up district. While the small number of crimes means individual incidents can have outsized statistical impacts, the overall trend suggests a consistent pattern of lower crime risk for Elworth residents compared to the broader UK population.