Davenham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Davenham's crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour and shoplifting at 12.7% each. The area's overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 54.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community cohesion. This performance is particularly notable given Davenham's status as a built-up area within Cheshire West and Chester, where urban centres typically see higher crime rates. The prominence of violence and sexual offences may reflect the area's social dynamics, with longer evenings and increased outdoor drinking during May potentially contributing to incidents. However, the significant below-average rates in categories like anti-social behaviour (65% below UK average) and public order offences (48% below) suggest that local initiatives or environmental factors—such as well-maintained public spaces—may be deterring such activities. The presence of shoplifting at 12.7% of total crimes aligns with the area's retail presence, though the rate remains 25% below the UK average. Seasonal factors, including bank holidays and the transition to warmer weather, likely influenced the crime profile, with increased socialising in public spaces amplifying violent incidents. The contrast between the area's below-average rates for most categories and the 79% above UK average for burglary highlights the need for targeted security measures in residential areas. While the overall crime rate remains low, the 100% increase in burglary from zero to seven incidents in May raises questions about potential vulnerabilities in local property security, especially given the area's relatively sparse population density.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary, with seven incidents reported compared to zero in April. This spike, while still below the UK average rate of 0.3 per 1,000 (Davenham's rate was 0.5 per 1,000), warrants attention given the sharp rise. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 35.3% month-on-month, from 34 to 22 incidents, a decline that may reflect seasonal patterns or local interventions. The category's rate of 1.5 per 1,000 in May was 47% below the UK average, a contrast to burglary's 79% above UK rates. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting remained consistent at seven incidents each, though both categories were significantly below UK averages. Public order offences increased by 25%, from four to five, a smaller but notable shift. These changes illustrate a mixed picture: while violent crime decreased, property-related offences saw unexpected spikes, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or unmet community needs. The 100% increase in bicycle theft, though only one incident, highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns in areas with cycling infrastructure.

Davenham's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 19.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though the pace of reduction slowed compared to earlier in the year. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 268 residents, a metric that provides a snapshot of monthly exposure. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Davenham's performance is striking: the area recorded 54.3% fewer crimes than the national average. This gap is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, where local rates are significantly below UK benchmarks. However, the population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's lower density and possibly more cohesive community structures may contribute to this divergence. The 1-in-268 figure, while seemingly low, remains a reminder that even in areas with below-average crime rates, individual residents are not immune to local incidents.