Willington Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 100 residents in Willington (County Durham), 1.2 crimes occurred in November 2023 — a rate 60% higher than the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 2 crimes per day in the built-up area, with 1 in 83 residents experiencing a reported incident during the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (32.0% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and criminal damage and arson (14.7%). These figures align with seasonal patterns: dark evenings likely contribute to higher violent crime, while Black Friday shopping may have driven shoplifting (6.7% of total). The area's crime profile contrasts sharply with the UK average, particularly in violent crime (51% above UK rate) and anti-social behaviour (71% above). Local factors such as community cohesion, policing presence, and the area's character as a mixed residential/commercial zone may influence these patterns. The data underscores that Willington's crime rate, while not exceptionally high in absolute terms, represents a significant deviation from national trends, particularly in categories like criminal damage and weapon possession (400% above UK average).

November 2023 saw a 600% surge in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 1 to 7 — likely linked to Black Friday retail activity. Robbery incidents doubled from 0 to 1, while shoplifting increased by 66.7% (3 to 5), suggesting heightened opportunities during festive shopping. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 33.3% (3 to 2), possibly due to reduced outdoor activity in colder weather. Anti-social behaviour (14.7% of total) and criminal damage (14.7%) remained high, with the latter 205% above the UK average. Violent crime (3.9 per 1,000) was 51% above the UK average, though this figure may reflect both local demographics and the impact of dark evenings extending into the evening hours. The sharp rise in 'other theft' provides a concrete example for residents: a 600% increase in this category means a 1-in-83 chance of experiencing such a crime during the month, compared to a 1-in-1,666 chance nationally. This stark contrast illustrates the need for targeted local measures to address specific vulnerabilities.

Willington's crime rate remained stable compared to October 2023 (12.0 per 1,000), but the monthly exposure figure reveals a stark reality: 1 crime occurred for every 83 residents over the course of November. This is higher than the UK average, which would equate to roughly 1 in 1,000 residents nationally. On a daily basis, the built-up area experienced 2 crimes per day — a rate that, while not extreme, reflects the area's unique challenges. When scaled to the local population of 6,227, the 75 reported crimes translate to a 1.2% chance of being involved in a crime (assuming even distribution). This is particularly significant for violent crime, where the 3.9 per 1,000 rate means a 1-in-254 chance of experiencing such an incident — compared to a 1-in-417 chance nationally. The comparison highlights that while Willington's overall rate is consistent month-on-month, the composition of crimes remains markedly different from both the UK average and previous months, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage driving the local profile. These figures underscore the importance of community-focused interventions tailored to the area's specific needs.