Davenham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Davenham’s violent crime category stands out as an outlier, recording 16 incidents in July 2024 — 61% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This stark contrast highlights a unique pattern in the built-up area, where community dynamics or seasonal factors may contribute to the lower rate. The overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents is 66.7% below the UK average of 8.4, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 39% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.4%) and public order offences (14.6%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues rather than property crime, which constitutes just 17.6% of the total (7 property crimes). July, a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely influences this pattern. The absence of major property crime aligns with the area’s character as a low-density built-up zone, where residential stability may reduce opportunities for burglary or theft. However, the seasonal context also raises questions about unexplained spikes in certain categories — for example, the 100% increase in drug-related crimes — which may reflect temporary gatherings or shifts in local activity. While direct causes, the interplay of seasonal tourism, community engagement, and local policing efforts likely plays a role in shaping these outcomes.

July 2024 saw a 44.8% drop in violence and sexual offences, from 29 to 16 incidents, marking the most significant monthly decrease in this category. This reduction contrasts sharply with a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, which rose from 1 to 2 incidents, and a 100% rise in shoplifting, which moved from 0 to 1 incident. These shifts suggest a complex mix of local factors — the violence decline may reflect summer-specific deterrents, such as increased foot traffic or community events, while the drug crime increase could indicate temporary spikes in illicit activity tied to seasonal tourism. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category (10 incidents), though it was 52% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Public order offences (6 incidents) were 38% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a relatively low incidence of disorder despite the summer peak. Residents may find the 1 crime per day figure (based on 41 total incidents over 31 days) a useful benchmark for understanding local safety. The absence of property crime increases, despite the summer season, further underscores Davenham’s distinct profile compared to other areas where retail theft or burglary might surge.

Davenham’s crime rate in July 2024 (2.8 per 1,000) marked a 35% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3, reflecting a clear downward trend. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 359 residents — a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average. This figure, while local-specific, provides context for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime in their immediate environment remains low, even during the summer’s heightened activity. The daily crime count of 1.32 incidents (41 crimes over 31 days) is a manageable figure for a community of 14,728 residents, suggesting that crime remains sporadic rather than pervasive. When scaled to the population, the 2.8 per 1,000 rate translates to 41 total crimes, with the most common categories (violence, anti-social behaviour, public order) collectively accounting for 82.9% of incidents. This distribution highlights a focus on community-level issues rather than property crime, which constitutes only 17.6% of the total. The contrast with the previous month’s higher rate reinforces the idea that Davenham’s crime patterns are influenced by transient factors — such as seasonal events or temporary population shifts — rather than long-term structural trends.