Esh Winning Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2024, Esh Winning recorded a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 33.8% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, though the distribution of crime types reveals a nuanced picture. Violent crimes, which accounted for 58.3% of all reported incidents, remained 5% above the UK average for this category, while property crimes comprised just 25% of the total. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and the potential for empty homes during the holidays—may have contributed to the elevated violent crime rate, as darker conditions and increased alcohol consumption in social settings could heighten risks. However, the low overall rate compared to the UK suggests that Esh Winning’s built-up character, with its relatively compact population and stronger community networks, may act as a mitigating factor. The dominance of violent crime over property crime also hints at local dynamics, such as the influence of transient populations or the impact of seasonal events on social interactions. While the area’s crime profile is broadly reassuring, the persistent gap in violent crime rates compared to the UK average indicates a need for targeted interventions, particularly during peak holiday periods when community engagement and policing resources may be stretched.

December 2024 saw a sharp 100% increase in burglary, with one incident reported after none in November—a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable month. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 75%, public order offences dropped by two-thirds, and criminal damage and arson decreased by the same proportion. These declines may reflect seasonal patterns, such as fewer public gatherings during the Christmas period or reduced opportunities for anti-social activity as homes and businesses closed early. Violent crime in Esh Winning remains 5% above the UK average for this category, with 14 incidents (2.7 per 1,000) reported. This contrast between violent crime and property crime—where property offences make up just 25% of the total—suggests a combination of local dynamics, possibly linked to the area’s built-up nature and seasonal fluctuations in population density. For residents, the 33.8% gap between Esh Winning’s rate and the UK average offers a tangible sense of relative safety, even as specific categories like violence remain elevated.

Esh Winning's crime rate in December 2024 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 33.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.0 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, placing Esh Winning 33.8% below the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 214 residents. This low frequency suggests a relatively stable environment, though the drop from November may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced social activity during the Christmas period or increased community vigilance. The population context—5,138 residents—further highlights how even a small number of incidents can significantly impact local perceptions of safety, particularly when compared to larger urban areas with higher population densities and crime rates.