Weaverham Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Weaverham's crime rate in April 2023 remained 6.7% below the UK average, standing at 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure, while showing a 99.7% increase from March's 3.5 per 1,000, still positions the area as slightly safer than the national benchmark. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (17 cases, 37.0% of total), followed by public order offences (6 cases, 13.0%) and anti-social behaviour (4 cases, 8.7%). The seasonal context of April—Easter period and increased outdoor activity—likely contributed to the spike in public order offences, which were 41% above the UK average. This contrast with anti-social behaviour's 49% deficit against the national rate highlights the area's unique dynamics. The crime profile reflects a balance between persistent violent crime and property-related incidents, with shoplifting and other thefts showing modest deviations from UK norms. While the overall rate has risen sharply, the relative safety compared to the UK average suggests underlying factors such as community cohesion, local policing initiatives, or demographic characteristics that may temper broader trends. The seasonal transition into spring, with its associated changes in social behaviour and outdoor activity, provides a plausible explanation for the fluctuations observed in public order and anti-social behaviour categories.

April 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (300% from 1 to 4 cases) and other theft (300% from 1 to 4), alongside a 100% rise in burglary. These spikes contrast with a 50% decrease in vehicle crime, which fell from 2 to 1. The shift in crime mix reflects a notable move towards property-related offences, with property crimes accounting for 30.4% of total incidents (14 cases) compared to 37.0% for violent crimes. Drug-related offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, were 216% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, a stark outlier in the breakdown. This divergence may indicate localised pressures or unmet needs in the area. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—now the second most common crime category—offers a concrete data point to consider when assessing community safety trends. The simultaneous drop in vehicle crime, though modest, suggests potential effectiveness in local policing strategies or seasonal factors influencing outdoor crime patterns.

Weaverham's crime rate in April 2023 rose sharply to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 99.7% increase from March's 3.5 per 1,000. This jump, though notable, still positions the area 6.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure of two reported crimes per day offers a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of April, one crime occurred for every 143 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents against the area's population of 6,599. This ratio underscores that while the rate has risen, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low in absolute terms, particularly when compared to larger urban centres. The contrast between Weaverham's current rate and its previous month's figure highlights the volatility of crime patterns in smaller built-up areas, where fluctuations can be more pronounced due to limited data volume. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area's crime burden, while increased, remains proportionally lower than the UK average, suggesting systemic factors that may contribute to this disparity.