Hoo St Werburgh Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Hoo St Werburgh in December 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by both seasonal dynamics and local characteristics. With a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a gap of 44.4%. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.6% of all crimes, yet this rate was 50% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 25.6%, slightly above the UK’s 0.9 per 1,000. The data also shows a notable trend in vehicle crime, which rose sharply to 14% of total incidents, 33% above the UK average. This may be linked to the area’s built-up nature within Medway, where increased traffic or parking challenges could contribute to such incidents. Seasonal factors, including the Christmas shopping peak and dark evenings, likely influenced crime patterns, with some categories—like public order offences—dropping by 66.7% compared to November. However, the absence of major spikes in burglary or theft from the person, which were 43% and 66% below UK averages respectively, suggests that community engagement or local policing efforts may have mitigated risks during the holiday season. The overall picture illustrates a low-crime environment where violent offences dominate but remain well below national levels, due to the area’s compact, residential character and the proximity to Medway’s broader infrastructure.

December 2023 saw a dramatic 500% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This surge, despite the overall crime rate dropping by 27.0% compared to November, highlights a shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences accounting for 50% of total crimes compared to 32.6% for violent crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category at 32.6% of all crimes, yet this rate was 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour. from November’s 22 incidents to 11, still contributed 25.6% of all crimes, slightly above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. The sharp rise in vehicle crime may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased car usage during holiday shopping or the impact of dark evenings on visibility. Residents might find the 66.7% drop in public order offences noteworthy, as it suggests a potential reduction in disruptive incidents during the festive period.

In December 2023, Hoo St Werburgh recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 27.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with a rate 44.4% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day over the 31-day period, a figure that may reflect the low overall crime rate and the relatively small population of 10,836. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 252 residents. This translates to a 1-in-252 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of the month, a statistic that contrasts with the UK’s broader averages. The reduction in public order offences by 66.7% and the drop in anti-social behaviour by 50.0% further highlight a shift in crime patterns, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during holidays or community initiatives. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime by 500% remains an outlier, suggesting a need for localized analysis of parking or traffic-related vulnerabilities.