Uttoxeter Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Uttoxeter, the balance between property and violent crime in October 2024 reveals a nuanced picture of local safety. Violent crimes (33 incidents) narrowly outpaced property crimes (30 incidents), with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.1% of total reported crimes. This suggests a focus on interpersonal conflict rather than economic crime, a pattern consistent with a small built-up area where community interactions are frequent. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places Uttoxeter 22.2% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect the area’s relatively low population density and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors appear to have shaped this month’s profile: the return of darker evenings following the clocks’ retreat, coupled with Halloween, may have influenced public order incidents and anti-social behaviour. However, the data shows a marked reduction in anti-social behaviour (down 30.8% from September) and criminal damage and arson (down 72.7%), suggesting that community awareness or local initiatives could be contributing to these declines. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) is slightly higher than Uttoxeter’s 2.4 per 1,000, indicating a safer environment for interpersonal safety in this area. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences remain key concerns, with shoplifting at 0.7 per 1,000—3% below the UK average—highlighting the need for continued vigilance in retail areas.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in Uttoxeter’s crime profile, with public order offences doubling from 5 to 10 incidents—a 100% increase—while anti-social behaviour fell by 30.8% to 9 incidents. This shift may reflect the impact of Halloween-related activities, with increased public gatherings contributing to disorder. Robbery and possession of weapons also surged to 3 incidents each, both marking 100% month-on-month increases, though these remain relatively low compared to the UK averages (0.1 per 1,000 for robbery and 0.1 per 1,000 for weapons). Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped sharply, from 11 to 3 incidents, a 72.7% decrease, possibly linked to seasonal changes in outdoor activity. The violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 10% below the UK average, suggesting Uttoxeter’s community policing or social cohesion may be effective in mitigating interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour remains 53% below the UK average, a statistic that could indicate successful community engagement efforts. For residents, the doubling of public order offences is a key alert, particularly in areas with high foot traffic during October’s shorter evenings.

Uttoxeter’s crime rate in October 2024 (6.3 per 1,000) marks a 16% decrease from September’s 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in overall crime. Translating this into daily context, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in October, a figure that may seem high for a small town but is consistent with its built-up character. Monthly exposure to crime is measured as one incident for every 158 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This suggests Uttoxeter’s relatively low population density and limited commercial infrastructure contribute to its lower crime rates. The comparison to the UK average is particularly striking in categories like anti-social behaviour (53% below) and burglary (70% below), where the area’s smaller scale and community-oriented environment may reduce opportunities for such crimes. However, public order offences (25% above UK average) and other crime (67% above UK average) highlight specific vulnerabilities, tied to local events or demographics. For a town of 14,067 residents, these figures offer a mixed picture: safer in many respects but with targeted areas requiring attention.