Wool Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Wool, 3.7 crimes were reported in January 2026 — a figure 45.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per 31 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that places Wool among the safer built-up areas in the UK. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 35% of total), followed by vehicle crime (3 incidents, 15%) and other theft (2 incidents, 10%). These patterns align with the post-holiday season, when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for theft and public order offences. The lower-than-average rate of anti-social behaviour (57% below UK average) suggests that Wool’s community cohesion and possibly its smaller population size contribute to a calmer public environment. However, the rise in vehicle crime compared to the UK average (62% above) raises questions about local factors such as car parking patterns or vehicle security practices. Seasonal factors, including the end of the Christmas shopping period, likely played a role in shaping the crime mix, with fewer opportunities for shoplifting and other retail-related offences than might be expected in a busier month.

Vehicle crime in Wool surged by 200% in January 2026, rising from one incident in December to three. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 (Wool’s rate was 0.6), highlights a potential vulnerability in local vehicle security practices or changes in parking habits. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 71.4%, likely due to the shorter days and reduced social activity typical of January. The category of violence and sexual offences saw a modest 12.5% decrease from December, a trend consistent with the post-holiday lull in public spaces. Wool’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.3 per 1,000) is 48% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community where informal social controls help deter such crimes. Meanwhile, the 62% above-average rate of vehicle crime contrasts with Wool’s otherwise low crime profile, suggesting that specific local factors — such as the proximity of major roads or the presence of car parks — may contribute to this anomaly. For residents, the most immediate concern is the doubling of vehicle crime incidents, which could be mitigated through increased use of secure parking facilities or community awareness campaigns.

Wool’s crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 in January 2026 represents a 16.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000, a decline that underscores the area’s generally stable security environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 270 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for similar-sized communities. This figure, when contextualised against Wool’s population of 5,400, suggests that the likelihood of an individual being directly affected by crime remains minimal. The daily crime count of one incident per 31 days further illustrates the low frequency of criminal activity in Wool, a statistic that may be attributed to the area’s rural-urban balance, with limited high-density residential zones and fewer opportunities for crimes like burglary or theft from the person. Compared to the UK, Wool’s performance in categories such as anti-social behaviour (57% below average) and shoplifting (65% below average) highlights its effectiveness in managing community-based crime. However, the 62% above-average rate of vehicle crime indicates a need for targeted measures, such as improved street lighting or enhanced vehicle security awareness, to address this specific vulnerability.