Weaverham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Weaverham's crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 58.6% of all reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, is 4% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent local challenge despite the area's overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 being 38% below the national average. The data suggests a combination of local demographics and crime patterns, with the built-up area's proximity to Cheshire West and Chester's urban core likely contributing to higher violence rates. Seasonal factors also play a role: January's post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours align with a 34% drop in shoplifting compared to the UK average, as fewer visitors and reduced outdoor activity may dampen opportunistic theft. However, public order offences—5 incidents in January—surge 74% above the UK average, potentially reflecting local social dynamics or the impact of cold weather on community interactions. Other crime categories, such as bicycle theft (300% above UK average), indicate niche vulnerabilities, tied to the area's cycling infrastructure or seasonal usage patterns. The overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community engagement strategies, though the concentration of violent crime deserves closer attention.

January 2025 saw stark shifts in Weaverham's crime mix, with public order offences surging 400% month-on-month from 1 to 5 incidents. This category, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, is 74% above the UK average, raising questions about local triggers such as cold-weather gatherings or increased anti-social behaviour during shorter daylight hours. Meanwhile, shoplifting doubled from 0 to 1 incident, though this remains 68% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. A notable decrease occurred in criminal damage and arson, which fell 80% from 5 to 1 incident—possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during January's colder weather. The area's violent crime rate, though 4% above the UK average, remains a key concern, with 17 incidents (58.6% of total) underscoring the need for targeted interventions. For residents, the 15.8% increase in overall crime rate from December's 3.8 to 4.4 per 1,000 highlights a seasonal uptick that may warrant attention during the winter months.

Weaverham's crime rate in January 2025 rose 15.8% compared to December's 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a local trend despite remaining 38% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low volume of incidents for a built-up area. Monthly exposure reveals that over the course of January, 1 crime occurred for every 228 residents—a rate that, when scaled to Weaverham's population of 6,599, illustrates the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity. This contrasts sharply with the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, where the equivalent figure would translate to approximately 1 in 140 residents. The localised nature of Weaverham's crime profile is further evident in categories like bicycle theft, which are 300% above the UK average but remain isolated incidents. For residents, the 1-in-228 monthly exposure rate underscores the area's overall safety, though the concentration of violent crime in a built-up area suggests that targeted community initiatives may be necessary to address specific vulnerabilities.