Weaverham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Weaverham's October 2024 crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents places it 21% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area's generally safer profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (17 incidents, 40.5% of total), a category that remained 3% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests a consistent pattern of lower violent crime rates in Weaverham, potentially linked to its built-up area status within Cheshire West and Chester, where community policing and local engagement may contribute to reduced incidents. The second most common crime type was criminal damage and arson (12 incidents, 28.6% of total), which was 205% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a significant localised issue. Other crime (5 incidents, 11.9% of total) was 344% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, further illustrating a divergence in specific categories. These patterns may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings in October, which could impact visibility and deterrence, as well as local events such as Halloween, which may contribute to public order issues. The area's overall crime rate, while showing a 133% increase from the previous month, remains below the UK average, suggesting that while certain categories are experiencing volatility, the broader crime profile continues to reflect a safer environment compared to national benchmarks.

October witnessed an 1100% surge in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 12 incidents, a figure that is 205% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This spike, coupled with a 400% increase in 'other crime' (from 1 to 5) and a 300% rise in public order offences (from 1 to 4), indicates a significant shift in the crime mix. Violent crime, at 17 incidents (40.5% of total), remained 3% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a consistent pattern of lower violent crime rates in Weaverham. Conversely, criminal damage and arson in Weaverham (1.8 per 1,000) was 205% above the UK rate, highlighting a stark contrast in this category. The 50% decrease in vehicle crime (from 2 to 1) suggests a possible reduction in targeted thefts, though this category remains 57% below the UK average. Residents may find the 133% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate particularly noteworthy, reflecting a sharp departure from the previous month's lower activity levels. This surge, while concerning, is mitigated by the area's continued performance below the UK average in several key categories.

Weaverham's crime rate in October 2024 (6.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 133% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000, marking a sharp deviation from the prior month's lower activity levels. Despite this surge, the area remains 21% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscoring its relative safety compared to national trends. On a daily basis, Weaverham experiences roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while significant in absolute terms, is tempered by the area's population of 6,599. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for every 157 residents, a manageable burden that highlights the area's generally lower risk profile. When contextualised against the UK average, Weaverham's crime profile reveals a consistent pattern of safety, particularly in categories such as vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour, which are 57% and 84% below national rates respectively. This contrast with the UK highlights the area's ability to maintain lower crime levels despite the recent uptick in specific categories, though the volatility in certain crime types suggests the need for ongoing monitoring.