Davenham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,728, 44 reported crimes in November 2023 translates to 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—60% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This places Davenham among the safest built-up areas in Cheshire West and Chester, where violent crimes dominate the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 21 incidents (47.7% of total reports), a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 that is 46% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced patterns, though the area's overall safety remains evident. Property crimes (14 incidents) formed a smaller share (31.8%) of the total, with burglary and criminal damage both below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) was 71% below the UK average, potentially reflecting a community with strong social cohesion or effective local policing. The low crime rate, despite seasonal factors, suggests that Davenham's built-up area, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces, maintains a relatively secure environment compared to other parts of the UK.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, including a 100% increase in theft from the person (from 0 to 1 incident) and a doubling of drug-related crimes (from 0 to 2). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight emerging concerns that may warrant local attention. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 42.9% (from 7 to 4 incidents), suggesting a possible reduction in public disorder during the month. The dominance of violent crimes (47.7% of total reports) contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), where Davenham's rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 46% below. This discrepancy may reflect the area's character as a relatively quiet built-up area with limited nightlife or high-traffic zones typically associated with violence. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) remained 15% below the UK average, indicating that property crime in Davenham is less prevalent than in many other parts of the country.

Davenham's crime rate in November 2023 (3.0 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 2.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This small upward shift contrasts with the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the 44 reported crimes over 30 days equate to approximately 1 crime per day—a figure that, while not zero, remains remarkably low for a built-up area. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 335 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of crime in this community. When scaled to Davenham's population of 14,728, this suggests that most residents will not encounter crime during the month, a pattern consistent with the area's broader safety record. The slight increase from October does not indicate a trend but rather a natural fluctuation in reporting, particularly during November's darker evenings and seasonal events.