Calverton Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Calverton's August 2023 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents places it 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1, a consistent trend that highlights the area's relatively safe environment compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (41.7%), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and criminal damage and arson (16.7%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for these categories, where violence and sexual offences were 2% higher and criminal damage and arson were 75% higher. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely influenced these patterns, with potential links to increased tourism and empty homes contributing to a surge in property-related crimes. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting that Calverton's built-up area, possibly with a mix of residential and commercial zones, maintains a stable crime profile. The dominance of violent crime over property crime in this month is unusual compared to some UK regions, where property crimes often outnumber violent incidents. This could reflect local factors such as the area's compact size, which may concentrate both victim and perpetrator populations, or the presence of specific venues that attract higher-risk activities. The data also reveals a sharp contrast between Calverton's criminal damage and arson rate (1.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a 75% discrepancy that may warrant further scrutiny. Despite these spikes, the area's overall crime rate remains firmly below the UK average, illustrating a combination of effective policing, community dynamics, and environmental factors that contribute to its safer-than-average profile.

August saw a dramatic 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 2 to 8. This spike, though unexplained by the data, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased property neglect during holidays or targeted acts linked to empty homes. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 20% (from 5 to 4 incidents), possibly due to reduced foot traffic during the peak holiday period. Violence and sexual offences, which make up 41.7% of all crimes, remained 2% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category also saw a 9.1% monthly decline, a shift that could indicate improved policing in high-risk areas or seasonal changes in community activity. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 17% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives—whether informal or formal—may be effectively addressing disruptive conduct in public spaces.

Calverton's crime rate in August 2023 rose 4.5% from the previous month, climbing to 6.5 per 1,000 residents from 6.3. This small upward trend contrasts with the area's consistent position below the UK average, which remained 19.8% lower than the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, 48 crimes were recorded over 31 days, averaging 2 crimes per day—a rate that, while low, reflects the area's relatively small population of 7,345. On a monthly basis, one crime occurred for every 153 residents, a figure that underscores the low probability of personal exposure to crime in this built-up area. This exposure rate is particularly notable when compared to UK-wide averages, which are not provided for daily or monthly aggregates. The population scale further contextualises these numbers: with just over 7,000 residents, Calverton's crime statistics are shaped by its compact size and likely lower density of public spaces compared to larger urban centres.