Shavington Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Shavington's crime profile in April 2023, accounting for 72.4% of all reported crimes—21 incidents in total. This category, while significantly above the UK average for the same category (2.6 per 1,000), contributes to the area's overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000, which is 32% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. The prominence of violent crime in Shavington contrasts with national trends, where violence and sexual offences typically make up around 42% of all crimes. This local overrepresentation may be influenced by factors such as the area's built-up character, which can lead to higher concentrations of social interactions in public spaces. Shoplifting accounted for 10.3% of crimes (3 incidents), slightly above the UK average for this category (0.5 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour (6.9%) and other non-violent crimes collectively represented just 27.6% of the total. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to spring—may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to both higher violent crime and lower property crime rates. The area's low overall crime rate, combined with its distinct distribution of crime types, suggests a combination of local factors that differ from broader national trends.

April saw a sharp 50% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 14 to 21 incidents. This category, which accounted for 72.4% of all reported crimes, remains significantly above the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), despite the area's overall rate being 32% below the national average. Conversely, crimes such as public order and other theft saw steep declines—public order offences fell by 80% (from 5 to 1) and other theft dropped by 83.3% (from 6 to 1). Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 33.3%, though the category remains 66% below the UK average. The most notable shift was the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, with one incident reported in April after none in March. This uptick, while modest in absolute terms, highlights the variability in specific crime types even within a low-crime area. For residents, the 72.4% share of violent crimes offers a clear insight into the nature of local criminal activity, which contrasts with the UK average where violence constitutes 42% of all reported crimes.

Shavington's crime rate in April 2023 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 17.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in Cheshire East relative to its immediate neighbours. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When considering the monthly exposure, 1 in every 195 residents experienced a reported crime in April, a statistic that contextualises the safety of the area within its population size. This monthly aggregate suggests that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be closer to 1 in 133 residents. The reduction from March to April aligns with seasonal patterns typical of spring, when increased daylight and warmer temperatures may contribute to a shift in criminal activity patterns.