West Moors Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant category in West Moors during October 2024, accounting for 35% of all reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents, was just 1% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, indicating a near-parity with national trends despite the area’s overall lower crime profile. The broader crime rate for the month stood at 3.8 per 1,000, a figure that is 53.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting the area’s relatively safe environment. Violence and sexual offences, the second most common category, rose by 42.9% compared to the previous month, yet remained 66% below the UK average. Seasonal factors such as the clocks going back and the onset of darker evenings may have contributed to the increase in anti-social behaviour, as well as the timing of Halloween. The low rate of property crimes, including shoplifting (10%) and other theft (10%), further underscores the area’s distinct crime profile, which appears less influenced by retail or personal property-related offences compared to the national average.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types, with shoplifting and theft from the person each doubling compared to September, rising from 2 to 4 and 0 to 1 respectively. This sharp increase in retail-related offences may be linked to Halloween activities. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 40%, and public order offences decreased by 20%, suggesting a potential shift in community dynamics or enforcement priorities. Violence and sexual offences rose by 42.9%, climbing from 7 to 10 incidents, a category that is 66% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour remained the dominant category, accounting for 35% of all reported crimes, with its rate (1.3 per 1,000) just 1% above the UK average. These patterns underscore the combination of local factors and broader national trends.

West Moors' crime rate in October 2024 (3.8 per 1,000 residents) marks an 11.1% decline from the previous month’s 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear low but is consistent with the region’s historically lower crime profile. When scaled to the population of 10,611, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 265 residents, a metric that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate remains significantly below the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. The reduction in crime over the past month may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic during October without further analysis.