Shavington Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Shavington, 4.4 crimes were reported in September 2023 — a rate 45% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a 0.44% chance of any given resident being directly affected by crime during the month, significantly lower than the national benchmark. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences (32% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (24%) and anti-social behaviour (16%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of a mixed-use built-up area in Cheshire East, where the return of students to educational institutions and the transition into autumn may influence local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, which occur at 1.4 per 1,000 in Shavington, are 49% below the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000), suggesting a relatively safe environment for public interactions. However, criminal damage and arson — at 1.1 per 1,000 — are 83% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), indicating a localised issue that may be linked to property maintenance challenges or seasonal neglect during the transition from summer to autumn. Anti-social behaviour, occurring at 0.7 per 1,000, is 48% below the UK rate, reflecting community cohesion efforts or effective local policing. The relatively low overall crime rate, combined with the absence of major spikes in property crime, suggests that Shavington’s residents face a lower daily risk of victimisation compared to the UK average, though targeted interventions may still be necessary for specific categories like criminal damage.

September 2023 saw a 500% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 6 incidents — a stark shift from the previous month. This category, which occurs at 1.1 per 1,000 in Shavington, is 83% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a significant localised concern. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, with a 100% increase from 2 to 4 incidents, though it remains 48% below the UK rate. Conversely, shoplifting fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1 incidents), and burglary dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), potentially reflecting seasonal patterns as students returned to educational institutions and outdoor activities shifted. The crime mix shows a stronger emphasis on violent crime (32%) compared to property crime (36%), with other theft and public order offences accounting for 16% and 8% respectively. While Shavington’s overall rate is well below the UK average, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson suggests a need for targeted measures to address property-related offences, which may be exacerbated by factors such as unoccupied properties or seasonal neglect. Residents may find the 64% reduction in shoplifting (from 3 to 1 incidents) particularly notable, indicating a lower risk of retail theft during this period.

Shavington’s crime rate in September 2023 (4.4 per 1,000) was 4% higher than the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000, though still 45% below the UK average. This translates to roughly one crime reported per day in the built-up area, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally low when scaled to the population. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for every 227 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided for this section. This means that the likelihood of any individual resident experiencing a crime in Shavington is considerably lower than in the UK as a whole. The daily crime count (1 per day) is a local metric that does not directly compare to national figures, but it offers context for residents: for example, a family of four would face a 1.76% chance of encountering a crime during the month. The slight increase from August to September may be attributed to seasonal transitions, such as the return of students to local schools and universities, which can influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and property-related incidents. While the 4% rise is statistically significant, it does not indicate a major spike in overall safety, given the consistently low base rate compared to the UK.