Davenham Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 saw a dramatic shift in Davenham’s crime profile, with violence and sexual offences surging by 100% to 36 incidents—accounting for 61% of all reported crimes. This marked the most significant month-on-month change in the area’s recent data, though the overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents remained 46.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. The breakdown highlights a stark imbalance: while violent crime dominated (36 incidents), property crimes were minimal (8 total), with shoplifting and other thefts contributing just 6.8% of all offences. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically hold a larger share. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as Easter and spring weather may have driven increased outdoor activity, potentially contributing to the rise in violence. However, Davenham’s anti-social behaviour rate was 75% below the UK average, and public order offences were 22% below national levels, suggesting localised differences in crime patterns. The area’s low crime rate—particularly for property crimes—may reflect a combination of community engagement, effective policing, or the built-up nature of the area, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The absence of significant increases in property-related offences, despite the rise in violence, underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics. While the surge in violent crime warrants attention, the broader context of Davenham’s historically lower crime rates provides a critical counterpoint to the headline figures.

April 2023 marked a dramatic surge in violence and sexual offences, with cases doubling from 18 to 36—a 100% increase. This category alone accounted for 61% of all reported crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (Davenham’s rate: 2.4 per 1,000). Concurrently, shoplifting and other crime categories each saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to two incidents. This contrasted with declines in drugs-related offences (down 66.7%) and criminal damage and arson (down 60%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate was 75% below the UK average, a stark deviation that may reflect local policing efforts or community dynamics. For residents, the doubling of violent crime is the most immediate concern, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks.

Davenham's crime rate in April 2023 rose by 37.3% compared to March 2023, moving from 2.9 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 46.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged two incidents per day over the month, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 250 residents over the course of April. This monthly exposure provides context for residents: in practical terms, a resident has a 1-in-250 chance of being directly involved in a crime during the month. When scaled to the area’s population of 14,728, this suggests a relatively low level of personal risk compared to national averages. The rise in crime appears to be concentrated in specific categories, particularly violence and sexual offences, which saw a doubling from 18 to 36 incidents. This shift may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased social activity during Easter and spring weather, but the overall trajectory remains consistent with Davenham’s historically lower crime profile.