Esh Winning Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Esh Winning recorded 36 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents—16.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This rate, while lower than the national figure, reflects a combination of local dynamics. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (14 incidents, 38.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 incidents, 27.8%) and criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 13.9%). The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may have contributed to the rise in certain categories. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.7 per 1,000, are slightly below the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000), suggesting that local policing or community initiatives may be effective in this area. However, anti-social behaviour remains a concern, with Esh Winning's rate 38% above the UK average (1.4 per 1,000). This disparity could indicate a unique challenge in managing public order in the built-up area, linked to its urban character and the concentration of residential and commercial spaces. The area's relatively low property crime rate (9 incidents, 2.7 per 1,000) contrasts with the UK average for property crimes (which is not explicitly provided here), but the breakdown shows that other theft and public order offences are below the national average. These patterns suggest that while Esh Winning is generally safer than the UK average, targeted interventions may still be needed to address specific issues such as anti-social behaviour and the recent surge in criminal damage.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which more than doubled from April (0 to 5), and in bicycle theft and other crime, both rising from zero to one incident. These spikes contrast with a 54.5% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 22 to 10 incidents. The area's violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) is 5% below the UK average for this category, but anti-social behaviour is 38% above the national rate (1.4 per 1,000). Residents may note the unusual 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, which could reflect seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. The breakdown also shows bicycle theft at 0.2 per 1,000—150% above the UK average—highlighting a specific vulnerability for cyclists in the area.

Esh Winning's crime rate in May 2024 rose 12.5% compared to April's 6.2 per 1,000, reaching 7.0 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns. Locally, the monthly tally of 36 crimes equates to one reported crime per day—roughly 1-in-143 residents experienced a crime over the course of the month. This figure provides a tangible sense of the scale: in a community of 5,138 people, each resident faces a 0.07% chance of being directly affected by crime this month. While the rate remains 16.7% below the UK average, the rise from April suggests a need for continued monitoring. The daily crime count, while low, highlights that even minor fluctuations can impact community perceptions. This context is critical for residents and local authorities assessing long-term trends versus short-term volatility.