Davenham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Davenham's crime profile was defined by a stark contrast between violent and property crime, with violent offences accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. At 3.4 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate was 60% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a figure that reflects a consistently low-crime environment. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (24 incidents, 48% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 18%) and public order offences (5 incidents, 10%). This pattern of violent crime dominance is notable, as it contrasts with the UK average where violent crime constitutes 45% of all incidents. Seasonal factors may contribute to this dynamic: the start of summer often correlates with increased outdoor activity and tourism, which could influence crime patterns in a built-up area like Davenham. However, the relatively low property crime rate—only 7 incidents compared to 24 violent crimes—suggests a community where personal safety concerns may outweigh property-related risks. This balance may be influenced by local characteristics, such as a lower density of commercial or residential properties that could attract burglary or theft. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, meaning Davenham's rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 45% below the national benchmark. While this could indicate effective policing or community cohesion, it also raises questions about whether certain crime types are underreported or if the area's demographics naturally result in lower violent crime rates. The seasonal context of June—a time when tourism begins in many rural areas—may also play a role, though Davenham's built-up nature means its crime dynamics are more closely tied to local community interactions than seasonal tourism patterns. This month's data reinforces the area's position as a low-crime environment but also highlights the need for continued monitoring of violent crime trends, which remain a significant portion of the total incident count.

June 2023 saw a marked shift in crime composition, with violent crimes (24 incidents) far outpacing property crimes (7 incidents). This imbalance, where violent crime accounted for 48% of all reported incidents, contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violent crime constitutes 45% of total crimes. The month-on-month changes revealed a 33.3% decrease in violent crimes, from 36 to 24, a reduction that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased community activity during summer. However, other theft and other crime categories both saw 200% increases, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, suggesting potential gaps in targeted crime prevention efforts. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 40%, from 15 to 9, possibly linked to community initiatives or increased visibility of local policing during the summer months. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the need for ongoing analysis of specific categories that deviate from the UK average.

Davenham's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 30.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer months, when increased daylight hours and warmer weather may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 295 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that reflects the area's population size. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day, a locally specific metric that highlights the relatively low frequency of reported crimes compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 14,728 residents, this rate underscores the area's consistent position as a low-crime environment, with violent crime rates particularly far below national benchmarks. The contrast between Davenham's figures and the UK average suggests a community with strong local policing, community engagement, or other factors contributing to its lower crime profile.