Weaverham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Weaverham’s crime profile in November 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by both local dynamics and seasonal influences. Violent crimes, particularly those involving sexual offences, constituted the largest share of reported incidents (55.2%), a pattern consistent with the area’s status as a built-up urban centre within Cheshire. This dominance of violent crime may reflect the social interactions typical of such environments. Property-related crimes, while less frequent, still accounted for 44.8% of all incidents, with shoplifting and other theft being the most common subcategories. The area’s performance against the UK average is striking: its overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents is 41.3% below the national figure, suggesting a relatively safe environment. This disparity could be attributed to Weaverham’s smaller population and lower levels of economic deprivation compared to larger urban areas. Seasonal factors also appear to influence patterns, with the increase in other theft likely tied to Black Friday shopping activity, while the drop in violent crimes may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and reduced social gatherings. However, the 13% above-average rate for public order offences—linked to Bonfire Night—illustrates the combination of local events and crime trends. These insights paint a nuanced picture of Weaverham’s crime profile, where community-specific factors and national seasonal rhythms combine to shape monthly statistics.

November 2023 marked a sharp increase in other theft, which rose by 300% compared to October, with four incidents reported—up from one. This surge may reflect heightened activity during the Black Friday shopping period, a known catalyst for retail-related crimes. Burglary also saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to one incident. Shoplifting doubled, from one to two cases, continuing Weaverham’s trend of being 45% below the UK average for this category. In contrast, violent crimes decreased by 5.9%, from 17 to 16, though they remain the dominant category, accounting for 55.2% of all crimes. Public order offences were 13% above the UK average, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night events. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Weaverham, influenced by both local and national seasonal rhythms.

Weaverham’s crime rate remained stable at 4.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity, though local factors may still influence patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that aligns with the built-up nature of Weaverham as part of Cheshire West and Chester. When considering monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 228 residents over the course of November, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the localised nature of Weaverham’s statistics means comparisons to national figures should focus on broader trends rather than direct equivalences. The population context further underscores that Weaverham’s relatively low crime rate is consistent with its status as a smaller, more contained urban area within a larger administrative region.