Weaverham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Weaverham’s overall crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 52.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This significant disparity highlights Weaverham’s relatively low crime profile compared to the national benchmark. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 54.6% of the total 22 incidents, followed by burglary and public order offences, each contributing 13.6%. The dominance of violent crime in the breakdown may be influenced by the area’s seasonal dynamics, as December brings increased social interaction and gatherings, potentially contributing to a rise in such incidents. However, this category remains 30% below the UK average, indicating a consistently lower rate of violent crime in Weaverham. The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, empty homes over holidays, and the peak of Christmas shopping—likely plays a role in shaping the crime profile. While violent crime remains a concern, the low rates of property crime, particularly shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are 65% and 46% below UK averages respectively, suggest that Weaverham’s built-up environment may have factors that deter such offences, such as community engagement or surveillance. The data also points to a potential seasonal anomaly in burglary, which saw a 200% increase from November. This could be linked to the holiday period, where homes are more likely to be unoccupied, creating opportunities for opportunistic theft. The interplay of these factors—seasonal trends, local demographics, and the built environment—shapes the unique crime picture in Weaverham, which continues to be a relatively safe area despite the monthly fluctuations.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle crime compared to November, with each category rising from zero to one reported incident. This surge, though small in absolute terms, marks a significant shift in the crime profile. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 7.7%, dropping from 13 to 12 incidents. This category remains 30% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a consistent trend of lower violent crime in Weaverham. The rise in property crimes contrasts sharply with the UK average for burglary, which is 79% below the national rate. Residents may find the 200% jump in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the need for heightened vigilance during the festive season. The data also shows that other theft and shoplifting remain well below UK averages, reflecting a broader pattern of lower property crime in the area.

Weaverham’s crime rate in December 2025 rose by 4.7% compared to November 2025, moving from 3.2 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in reported incidents during the festive period. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 31-day month, a figure that aligns with the low overall crime rate. When considering the population of 6,599 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 300 residents. This statistic provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in a local context. While the rate remains well below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, the rise from the previous month highlights the need for continued monitoring of trends during high-traffic periods like Christmas. The combination of seasonal factors and local demographics likely plays a role in this shift, though the exact drivers remain to be fully understood.