Uttoxeter Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Uttoxeter’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 12.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance aligns with the area’s broader trend of maintaining lower-than-national crime levels, a pattern consistent with its character as a relatively stable, low-density urban environment. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, contributing 41.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.8%. These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and public disorder remain central concerns, though the area’s rate for these categories is not uniformly aligned with UK averages—violence and sexual offences, for instance, were 9% above the national rate. Seasonal factors may play a role in shaping these trends: as June marks the beginning of summer, increased foot traffic and social activity could influence crime dynamics. However, the relatively low rates of property crime—such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000)—suggest that local retail environments may be less prone to theft compared to larger urban centres. This contrast with the UK average, where shoplifting is 52% higher, indicates that Uttoxeter’s crime profile is shaped by its unique demographic and geographic context, including its proximity to rural areas and limited commercial density. The data also reveals a marked divergence in specific categories, such as public order offences, which were 48% above the UK average, reflecting local policing priorities or the nature of community interactions in the area.

June 2024 marked a sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, surging by 340% from five to 22 incidents. This spike, though significant, contrasts with declines in other categories such as other theft (-62.5%) and public order offences (-45.5%). The increase in anti-social behaviour may partly reflect the start of summer, when community interactions intensify. Violence and sexual offences remained a dominant category, accounting for 41.6% of all crimes, and were 9% above the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting saw a 52% deficit compared to the UK rate, potentially linked to the area’s retail landscape and local enforcement measures. The 100% rise in drug-related crimes, from zero to two incidents, underscores a new trend requiring further monitoring. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Uttoxeter, with certain categories showing marked divergence from national averages.

Uttoxeter's crime rate in June 2024 fell by 9.8% compared to May, reflecting a decline from 8.0 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends, as the start of summer typically sees shifts in activity patterns. Locally, the average daily crime count stood at approximately three incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported crime within the built-up area. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that positions Uttoxeter as a relatively low-risk area within the UK. With a population of 14,067, the local context suggests that community-focused policing and environmental factors may contribute to the sustained lower-than-average crime levels. These statistics, when viewed alongside the area’s demographic profile, illustrate a consistent pattern of stability in crime reporting despite fluctuations in specific categories.