Wool Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Wool's crime profile revealed a distinct balance between property and violent offences, with 6 property crimes and 7 violent crimes reported. This 1:1 ratio marked a departure from typical patterns seen in similar built-up areas, where property crimes often dominate. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents placed Wool 37.8% below the UK average of 7.4, a significant gap that underscores the area's relatively low level of criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes and 62% above the UK average for this category. This finding aligns with the seasonal context of September, a time of year when back-to-school activities and the onset of darker evenings may contribute to increased community interactions and associated disturbances. Violence and sexual offences, while accounting for 28% of crimes, were 50% below the UK average, suggesting that Wool's built-up character may not be conducive to the types of violent incidents more common in larger urban centres. The presence of 3 burglary cases, 114% above the UK average, highlights a specific vulnerability in residential security, linked to the area's compact nature and limited surveillance infrastructure. These patterns, when viewed alongside the month-on-month changes, illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with shifts in both property and violent crime categories reflecting the combination of seasonal factors, community dynamics, and local geography.

September 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 0 to 3 incidents, a stark contrast to the 50% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 2 to 1. This shift in property crime trends may indicate a seasonal reallocation of criminal activity, with more targeted offences replacing opportunistic theft. The category of anti-social behaviour, which constituted 40% of all reported crimes, was 62% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge in managing community disturbances. Meanwhile, violent crimes rose by 75%, increasing from 4 to 7 incidents, a trend that diverges from the UK average where violence and sexual offences are 50% below the national figure. These figures suggest a combination of local conditions and broader regional patterns, with Wool's built-up nature likely contributing to higher levels of anti-social behaviour compared to more rural counterparts.

Wool's crime rate in September 2025 rose 19.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.9 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 216 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, the seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activities and the transition into darker evenings—may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The increase in violent crimes and burglaries, coupled with a decline in shoplifting, suggests a shift in focus from opportunistic theft to more targeted or situational offences, possibly linked to heightened community interactions during this time of year.