Weaverham Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Weaverham's October 2023 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 45% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a significant disparity that underscores its status as one of the nation's safest built-up areas. The crime profile reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 58.6% of all incidents, yet remaining 4% below the UK average for this category. Public order offences. of total crimes, were 2% above the national rate, a minor deviation that may reflect local factors such as increased foot traffic in public spaces during October. Seasonal context plays a clear role in shaping these figures: the return to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween likely contributed to fluctuations in reported incidents. The relatively low levels of property crime—only 6 incidents compared to 17 violent crimes—align with Weaverham's character as a low-density built-up area with limited retail and nightlife activity, factors that may reduce opportunities for theft and burglary. The absence of major commercial hubs or high-traffic areas further supports the low rates of vehicle crime and shoplifting, which both saw notable decreases in October. These patterns suggest that Weaverham's crime dynamics are shaped by its geographic and demographic profile, with community-oriented policing and low population density likely contributing to the area's continued safety record.

October saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime and possession of weapons, both rising from zero to one incident each. Public order offences also doubled, reflecting heightened activity during the month. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 83.3% and shoplifting fell by 75%, suggesting seasonal shifts in criminal behaviour. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category (58.6% of total crimes), were 4% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Possession of weapons in Weaverham was 186% above the UK average, a stark outlier requiring further local context. The decline in shoplifting, which fell from four to one incident, may partly reflect Halloween-related policing efforts or reduced retail activity during the month. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local events and crime patterns.

Weaverham's October 2023 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents represents a 25.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.9 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the UK's safest built-up areas, with a crime rate 45% below the national average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in October, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 228 residents. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK average, where residents face significantly higher exposure rates. The population context further underscores the area's safety: with 6,599 residents, Weaverham's crime statistics indicate that the majority of its population remains unaffected by criminal activity in any given month. These figures align with the area's character as a relatively low-density built-up area within Cheshire West and Chester, where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to sustained low crime levels.