West Moors Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

West Moors’ crime rate in January 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, while a 45.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.7, remains well within the bounds of a low-crime area. The breakdown of crimes highlights a stark contrast between violent and property-related offences: violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.5% of all crimes (17 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.8%, 10 incidents). These figures align with the area’s likely character as a semi-rural built-up district, where social interactions in public spaces may contribute to anti-social behaviour and where limited commercial activity could reduce opportunities for property crimes. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the pattern: January’s post-holiday period, shorter days, and reduced retail footfall may explain the relatively low levels of shoplifting or vehicle crime compared to busier months. However, the dominance of violent offences suggests that local dynamics—such as community tensions or specific incidents—may be at play. The UK comparison reinforces the area’s safety profile, with all major crime categories except for 'other crime' showing rates significantly below national averages. This data underscores West Moors’ position as a place where crime is not only infrequent but also low compared to the broader UK context, though the rise in certain categories from December indicates the need for continued monitoring.

January 2025 saw a notable 50% reduction in vehicle crime, falling from two incidents in December to one in January. This decline, though small in absolute terms, may partly reflect the post-holiday period’s reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which could limit opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, burglary, public order offences, and criminal damage and arson each increased by 100% compared to December. These jumps, while statistically significant, remain at very low levels: burglary rose from zero to one incident, and public order offences climbed from zero to three. The category of other crime, which includes less common offences, was the only type to exceed the UK average, albeit by a narrow 11%. This contrast between rising and falling categories illustrates the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. For residents, the drop in vehicle crime offers a tangible example of how seasonal factors can influence specific types of crime, even as others show unexpected increases.

West Moors’ crime rate in January 2025 rose by 45.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.7 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in January, a figure that reflects the small population of 10,611 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the low overall frequency of incidents. This context is critical for residents: while the rate has climbed from December, it still places West Moors well below the national benchmark. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the increase, the area remains statistically safer than the UK average, with violent and property crimes both contributing to a crime profile that diverges from typical urban patterns. The relatively low exposure rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during their daily lives, though the rise in certain categories warrants attention.