Wool Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wool’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 70.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends underscores Wool’s status as a relatively safe built-up area, though its small population of 5,400 means that even minor fluctuations in crime can feel more pronounced. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (38.5% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (38.5%). These categories, while significant locally, remain well below UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Wool are 68% below the national rate, and anti-social behaviour is 37% below. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns. May, with its bank holidays and extended evenings, could have influenced outdoor socialising and drinking, which often correlate with anti-social behaviour. However, the overall decline in crime compared to the UK average suggests that Wool’s characteristics—its rural-adjacent setting or limited retail and nightlife presence—contribute to its lower crime profile. The absence of major property crimes (only 2 recorded) further supports the idea that Wool’s built-up area is not a hub for theft or burglary, which are more common in urban or high-traffic zones. While the small number of crimes may make statistical noise more visible, the consistent gap between Wool’s rate and the UK average indicates a broader structural difference in the area’s crime dynamics.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in Wool’s crime mix, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both declining sharply. Anti-social behaviour fell by 58.3% (from 12 to 5), while criminal damage and arson dropped by 50.0% (from 2 to 1). These decreases may reflect seasonal changes, as the area’s longer evenings and bank holidays could have altered public behaviour. Conversely, drugs-related crimes surged by 100.0%, rising from 0 to 1, and other theft also increased by 100.0% (from 0 to 1). These isolated incidents, though small in number, highlight the volatility of specific categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes, yet Wool’s rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 68% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. For residents, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible benefit, as such incidents often have a direct impact on community safety and quality of life.

Wool's crime rate in May 2025 fell to 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a 38.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This decline positions Wool as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK, where the average crime rate is 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Wool recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the area’s consistent low-level crime profile. When viewed through the lens of population exposure, the monthly aggregate shows that one reported crime occurred for every 415 residents—a statistic that, while seemingly low, reflects the small population size of 5,400. This context is critical for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime in Wool remains significantly lower than the national average, though the absolute number of incidents is small enough that individual cases may feel more impactful. The drop from April to May aligns with seasonal patterns, as longer evenings and bank holidays in May may have shifted activity patterns, reducing opportunities for certain types of crime.