West Moors Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

West Moors’ crime rate in December 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 61.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, particularly in violent crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 24.1% of all recorded crimes, with 7 incidents reported—nearly half the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and criminal damage and arson (20.7%) followed closely, though both remain well below their respective UK benchmarks. The seasonal context of December, marked by dark evenings and holiday-related activity, may have influenced patterns, though the overall low rate suggests a stable environment. The area’s property crime rate (13 incidents) was 46% lower than the UK average, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage emerging as the most frequently reported non-violent offences. This contrast with national trends could reflect West Moors’ compact, built-up nature, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower incidents. The month also saw a shift in crime mix, with property-related crimes (13) outpacing violent crimes (7), a balance not typically observed in larger urban centres. While the holiday season often correlates with spikes in theft or public order offences, West Moors’ data shows no such trend, with public order crimes remaining at just 6.9% of total reports. These patterns suggest a unique interplay between local demographics, geography, and seasonal factors that merits further exploration.

December 2025 saw marked shifts in crime trends for West Moors, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to November. Bicycle theft, vehicle crime, and other theft all rose from zero to one incident each, reflecting a potential uptick in opportunistic crimes linked to holiday travel or seasonal shopping activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 50% (from 14 to 7), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 25% (from 8 to 6), possibly due to holiday-related absences or community-focused policing efforts. These changes highlight a dynamic crime mix, with property-related crimes (13 total) now slightly outnumbering violent crimes (7 total). Violence and sexual offences in West Moors were 73% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson were 15% above the national rate—a rare outlier in an otherwise low-crime area. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly concerning, as it suggests vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or security measures during the festive season. The data also reveals a stark contrast in crime type distribution: while UK averages show higher rates of theft from the person and vehicle crime, West Moors’ figures emphasize anti-social behaviour and property damage, indicating a different set of local challenges.

West Moors’ crime rate in December 2025 (2.7 per 1,000) marked a 14.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in December, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 366 residents. This compares to the UK’s significantly higher average, though direct national comparisons for daily or monthly exposure are not available. The population context further underscores the area’s safety: with 10,611 residents, the low crime rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in any given month. This is particularly notable in violent crime categories, where West Moors’ rate of 0.7 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences is 73% below the UK average. The area’s compact built-up nature may contribute to this, as smaller communities often have stronger social cohesion and more visible policing. However, the 15% above-average rate for criminal damage and arson highlights a specific vulnerability—perhaps linked to older housing stock or seasonal maintenance issues. These figures, while low in absolute terms, indicate that targeted interventions in property-related crimes could further improve the area’s safety profile.