Davenham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a resident of Davenham, the crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 in October 2025 translates to a daily risk that is markedly lower than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This 42.9% deficit places the area firmly in the safer half of the country, a position reinforced by the distribution of crime types. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 37.5% of all reported crimes—remain 40% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing strategies, may be contributing to this gap. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 14.1% of all crimes, is also significantly lower than the UK average, with a 52% deficit. This pattern is consistent with Davenham’s character as a built-up area within Cheshire West and Chester, where the mix of residential and commercial spaces may foster a more stable environment compared to more densely populated or transient urban centres. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings in October and the timing of Halloween, may have influenced the prevalence of certain crimes. Public order offences, for instance, saw a dramatic 500% increase from the previous month, linked to increased foot traffic during festive events. However, this spike does not detract from the broader trend of lower-than-average crime levels, which may reflect both effective local initiatives and the area’s geographic and demographic characteristics.

October 2025 saw significant spikes in specific crime categories, with public order offences rising by 500% compared to the previous month, burglary increasing by 400%, and other theft surging by 300%. These sharp increases, though concentrated in a few categories, suggest a shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences (including burglary and theft) becoming more prominent compared to violent crimes. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 37.5% of all crimes—remain below the UK average by 40%, illustrating a persistent divergence in local crime patterns. The rise in public order offences may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the timing of Halloween and the impact of darker evenings on community interactions. Meanwhile, the UK average for possession of weapons in Davenham is 43% above the national figure, a rare anomaly that could indicate localized issues requiring further attention.

Davenham's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 56.5% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift from 2.8 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 42.9% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s continued safety relative to national trends. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 230 residents, a figure that, when considered over the course of the month, illustrates a relatively low level of risk for individuals living in the area. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two incidents per day, a number that, while higher than the previous month, is still modest in the context of Davenham’s population of 14,728. This population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the rise, the likelihood of encountering crime remains significantly lower than in many other parts of the UK. The increase may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which could have influenced patterns of activity and visibility in public spaces.