Clay Cross Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Clay Cross's crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 36.1% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 72 incidents across 7,668 people, marking a 10.6% increase above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This elevated rate was driven by a sharp rise in violence (26 incidents) and public order offences (15 incidents), both of which far exceeded national benchmarks. The seasonal context of June—characterised by longer days and the early stages of summer—may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity and social interactions, potentially contributing to the surge in public order issues. Anti-social behaviour, which rose dramatically to 14 incidents (19.4% of total crimes), was 22% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in community spaces. While property crimes remained relatively low (11 incidents), the 3.4 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences was 16% above the UK average, highlighting a distinct local challenge. The data also revealed an unusual concentration of anti-social behaviour, which was 22% higher than the national rate, indicating a possible correlation with the area's built-up nature and population density. This profile underscores the importance of addressing both violent and disorder-related crimes in the context of Clay Cross's specific social and environmental characteristics.

June 2023 saw dramatic increases in anti-social behaviour (+366.7%) and public order offences (+275.0%), both of which far exceeded the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, now accounting for 19.4% of all crimes, was 22% above the UK rate of 1.5 per 1,000. This spike may partly explain the 10.6% overall rate increase compared to the UK average. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson decreased by 20%, remaining 22% below the UK average. The stark contrast between rising public order offences and falling property crimes (only 11 total) suggests a shift in the crime mix, with violence and disorder driving the majority of reported incidents. For residents, the 275% increase in public order offences highlights a pressing concern in local policing priorities.

Clay Cross's crime rate in June 2023 (9.4 per 1,000 residents) marked a 53.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.1 per 1,000. This surge reflects a notable shift in the local crime profile, with daily crime activity averaging 2 incidents per day across the 30-day period. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 107 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of exposure for the area's population of 7,668. While the overall rate exceeds the UK average by 10.6%, the daily crime count aligns with the area's built-up nature, where concentrated populations may experience higher localised incidents. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible benchmark for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to the broader UK context. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that, despite the rise, the rate remains within the range of typical urban centres of similar size.