Weaverham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Weaverham’s crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in June 2024 places the area 48.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast between local and national trends. The most prevalent crimes were violent offences, accounting for 53.6% of total incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (14.3%) and other crime (14.3%). This distribution suggests that personal safety remains a primary concern for residents, though the lower-than-average violent crime rate may reflect Weaverham’s relatively stable community environment. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as June marks the beginning of summer, with longer days potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes, such as those occurring in dimly lit areas. However, the sharp rise in ‘other crime’—a category that includes unclassified or less-defined offences—raises questions about the nature of these incidents and whether they represent underreported issues or a shift in criminal activity. The area’s low crime rate, particularly in violent offences, may also be influenced by local initiatives or demographic characteristics, such as a strong sense of community or effective policing strategies. For residents, the per-capita perspective offers reassurance: with one crime reported per day, the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life remains relatively low, though fluctuations in specific categories require attention. The data also underscores the importance of contextualising crime rates within Weaverham’s population of 6,599, as the absolute number of incidents (28 total in June) is small but significant when scaled to individual risk. This balance between low overall rates and shifts in crime types illustrates the complexity of maintaining safety in a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones.

June 2024 saw a 300% increase in ‘other crime’ incidents, rising from one to four, a sharp contrast to the 20% decrease in criminal damage and arson. This shift suggests a change in the nature of crime, with unclassified offences becoming more prominent. Violent crimes, while still the most common category, fell by 11.8% from May, potentially reflecting seasonal patterns or local initiatives. Weaverham’s violent crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 17% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 275% above average rate for ‘other crime’. This disparity underscores the need for targeted analysis of underreported or less-defined offences. For residents, the 11.8% decline in violent crimes offers a tangible reassurance, though the surge in ‘other crime’ may indicate gaps in local policing or reporting practices. The 200% increase in anti-social behaviour incidents, from one to three, further highlights shifting patterns in community interactions and potential challenges in addressing non-violent but disruptive offences.

Weaverham’s crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in June 2024 reflects a 9.8% decrease from the previous month’s 4.7 per 1,000, a shift that may align with seasonal patterns. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 236 residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting Weaverham’s distinct position within national crime trends. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life remains relatively low, though the sharp rise in ‘other crime’ warrants closer examination. For residents, the 11.8% decline in violent crimes offers reassurance, but the 300% increase in unclassified offences raises questions about reporting practices or local dynamics. The interplay between seasonal factors and community-specific characteristics appears to shape Weaverham’s crime profile in ways that diverge from broader national patterns.