Weaverham Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Weaverham's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 54.5% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a sustained period of low crime, with the area's profile shaped by a balance of violent and property-related incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.5% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (17.4%) and public order offences (13.0%). The dominance of violent crime, despite its significant decline from March, suggests that Weaverham's built-up nature and proximity to Cheshire's urban centres may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal incidents. However, the area's overall safety is underscored by its performance against national benchmarks: violence and sexual offences are 41% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 59% lower. Seasonal factors in April—Easter holidays and the onset of spring—likely influenced crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving property crimes but also enabling community monitoring that may deter violent incidents. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (70% below UK) and other theft (46% below) indicate that Weaverham's retail environment may be less prone to opportunistic crime, due to effective local policing or the area's demographic profile. These trends, combined with the area's relatively small population, highlight a unique crime picture that contrasts with larger urban centres.

April 2024 saw notable reductions in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 16.7% from 12 to 10 incidents. This decline aligns with the broader trend of Weaverham's overall crime rate falling 14.7% compared to the previous month. However, criminal damage and arson surged by 300%, rising from one to four incidents—a stark increase that may reflect seasonal factors such as Easter-related activities or increased outdoor access. Shoplifting also rose by 100%, with one reported case in April, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour increased by 50%, from two to three incidents, while other theft fell by 50%, dropping from four to two cases. The area's violence rate of 1.5 per 1,000—41% below the UK average—suggests targeted interventions or community dynamics that mitigate aggressive incidents. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal activity and localized efforts to curb specific crime types.

Weaverham's crime rate in April 2024 dropped by 14.7% compared to March, reflecting a continued downward trend. The monthly rate of 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents contrasts sharply with the previous month's 4.1, underscoring a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in April, a figure that, while low, highlights the sporadic nature of incidents. When scaled to the population of 6,599, this translates to one crime occurring for every 287 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic suggests that residents face a markedly reduced risk of encountering crime compared to the national context, though local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may contribute to this trend. The consistency in low daily crime counts, despite seasonal fluctuations, implies a stable environment that may be reinforced by local initiatives or demographic characteristics.