Shavington Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Shavington's crime profile in June 2023 was marked by an unusual outlier: bicycle theft, which occurred at a rate 100% above the UK average. This anomaly stood in contrast to the area's overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, which was 37.6% below the UK average of 8.5. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.7% of all crimes, followed by public order and anti-social behaviour at 13.3% each. The low rate of property crimes, particularly burglary and criminal damage, which were 25% and 38% below UK averages respectively, suggests that Shavington's built-up area may benefit from effective community policing or environmental design. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as June marks the start of summer—a period typically associated with increased outdoor activity and tourism in coastal or rural areas. However, Shavington's inland location in Cheshire East may mean that tourism is less prominent, yet the rise in bicycle theft could still reflect changes in local commuting patterns or increased cycling during warmer weather. The overall crime rate, though low, shows a slight upward trend from the previous month, with a 7.3% increase, though this remains within the context of Shavington's historically low crime environment.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft increased by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened activity in retail or residential areas. Bicycle theft, though previously absent, surged by 100% to one reported case, a category that is 100% above the UK average. Conversely, burglary fell by 50% from four to two incidents, possibly linked to seasonal changes in property security practices or reduced outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 20%, from five to four cases, a trend that may align with the start of summer holidays reducing youth-related incidents. The violent crime category, at 11 incidents, remained the most common type in Shavington, though it was 35% below the UK average. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories showing stark divergence from national benchmarks.

Shavington's crime rate in June 2023 rose 7.3% from the previous month, moving from 4.9 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area's overall position 37.6% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in June—a figure that, while low, may reflect seasonal shifts in activity patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Shavington compared to other areas. With a population of 5,664, the local context suggests that crime remains a rare occurrence, though the rise in specific categories like bicycle theft warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Shavington's crime profile is markedly different from the UK average, with property crimes and violent incidents both underrepresented in comparison to national trends.