Shavington Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,664, Shavington recorded 23 crimes in October 2025, equating to 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing it among the safer built-up areas in England. The breakdown reveals a distinct crime profile: violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) accounted for 39.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour and public order offences (13% each). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for these categories, which are 2.7 per 1,000 for violence and 1.3 per 1,000 for anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, darker evenings, and Halloween activities—likely contributes to patterns in violent and public order crimes, though the low overall rate suggests effective community policing or environmental factors. Property crimes (7 incidents) were less prevalent than violent crimes, a divergence from typical urban centres where property crime often dominates. This imbalance may reflect Shavington’s character as a mixed-use built-up area with strong community engagement or limited commercial zones driving retail-related theft.

October saw a 35.3% increase in Shavington’s crime rate compared to September, rising from 3.0 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This uptick was driven by sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+200%), criminal damage and arson (+100%), and other theft (+100%), though violent crime decreased slightly by 10% (from 10 to 9 incidents). The violence and sexual offences category remained significantly below the UK average (40% below), while robbery stood out as the only category exceeding the UK rate by 82%. This anomaly—despite low overall crime—suggests targeted issues in specific contexts, such as isolated incidents or niche vulnerabilities. For residents, the surge in anti-social behaviour (+200%) highlights a need for vigilance in public spaces, particularly as Halloween events may have influenced late-night activity patterns. Meanwhile, the absence of shoplifting (only 1 incident) contrasts with UK averages, possibly due to limited retail presence or effective local deterrents.

Shavington’s crime rate in October (4.1 per 1,000) marked a 35.3% increase from September’s 3.0 per 1,000, though it remains far below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime every 31 days, translating to a local frequency of 1 crime per 246 residents over the month. This monthly exposure—while low—suggests that residents face a relatively minimal risk compared to national trends, where the average UK resident experiences a crime roughly every 130 days. With a population of 5,664, Shavington’s 23 crimes represent a sparse distribution, underscoring the area’s safety profile. However, the month-on-month rise raises questions about temporary factors, such as seasonal transitions or localized events. For context, the UK’s average daily crime rate is approximately 2.8 per 1,000 residents, but no direct comparison is provided for Shavington’s daily figures. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that even with the 35.3% increase, Shavington remains a low-crime environment, with its crime rates reflecting a combination of geographic characteristics, community dynamics, and possibly effective local policing strategies.