Weaverham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Weaverham's crime profile in January 2024, contributing 73.3% of all reported crimes. This category alone exceeds the UK average by 27%, with 3.3 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places it 37.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a significant disparity reflecting Weaverham's relatively low-risk environment. Seasonal factors likely influence these patterns: January's reduced retail footfall and shorter days may contribute to fewer property crimes, while the post-holiday period could exacerbate tensions in social settings. Public order offences, though lower than the UK average, rose sharply by 100% month-on-month, suggesting shifts in community dynamics or enforcement priorities. Anti-social behaviour and other theft remain well below UK levels, with anti-social behaviour at 80% below the national average. This data aligns with Weaverham's character as a built-up area within a commuter-focused region, where localised social interactions may drive violent incidents more than broader economic or demographic trends.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 69.2% in January 2024, rising from 13 to 22 incidents. This increase, though still below the UK average for the category, highlights a significant shift in Weaverham's crime mix, with violent crimes now comprising 73.3% of all reported crimes. Public order offences also saw a dramatic 100% rise, jumping from zero to four cases, a change that may reflect heightened police visibility or altered community behaviour patterns. Conversely, other theft cases fell by 80%, dropping from five to one, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the quieter post-holiday period. Weaverham's criminal damage and arson rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents is 47% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a strong local focus on preventing property-related offences. For residents, the 27% above UK average for violence and sexual offences may prompt closer attention to community safety initiatives, though the overall low crime rate suggests a generally secure environment.

Weaverham's January 2024 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 30.4% increase from the previous month's 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day during the month, a figure that, while modest, may signal emerging patterns requiring monitoring. Over the course of January, one crime occurred for every 220 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average for most categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Weaverham's 6,599 residents experienced 30 total crimes, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. While the increase from December 2023 is clear, the overall crime rate remains well below UK levels, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or specific policing strategies—are likely contributing to the area's lower-than-average risk profile. This comparison highlights Weaverham's position as a low-crime built-up area, where the combination of reduced property crime and manageable violent crime rates creates a distinct contrast to broader UK trends.