Waltham Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Waltham's September 2023 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents places it 61.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.6% of all incidents (10 cases), with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents—45% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests that while violence remains a significant concern in the area, its prevalence is lower than the national average. Property crimes, meanwhile, accounted for 49% of total incidents (9 cases), with burglary making up 19.1% of this category (4 cases). The burglary rate in Waltham was 87% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the 45% deficit in violent crimes. This divergence highlights the need for focused strategies to address property crime while maintaining efforts to sustain the lower-than-average violence rates. The seasonal context of September, with back-to-school and university freshers' activities, may have influenced patterns, though the overall crime rate remains subdued. The data suggests a combination of local dynamics and broader trends, with Waltham's built-up character and smaller population size likely contributing to its distinct crime profile.

September 2023 saw a 200% increase in other theft, rising from one to three incidents, while shoplifting doubled from zero to two. These shifts suggest a possible seasonal influence, with back-to-school activities and university freshers potentially contributing to increased theft opportunities. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 86.7%, from 15 to 2, indicating a significant reduction in disruptive incidents. The burglary rate in Waltham was 87% above the UK average, with 4 incidents reported at a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents. This stands in stark contrast to the 45% deficit in violent crimes, which were 1.5 per 1,000 residents—47.6% of all recorded crimes. The violent crime category, at 10 incidents, was 45% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a lower prevalence of violence compared to national trends. These divergent patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions in property crime while reinforcing the area's relative safety in violent incidents.

Waltham's September 2023 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 39.9% decline from August's 5.1 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of September, when evenings draw in and community activity shifts toward indoor spaces. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime for every 30 days, translating to an average of one reported incident per day. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 324 residents experienced a crime, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure rate for local residents. This exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting the area's overall safety profile. The population-scaled perspective shows that Waltham's crime levels remain well below national benchmarks, with the 61.3% deficit in the overall rate underscoring a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime. The daily crime context provides a tangible measure for residents, illustrating that while incidents do occur, they remain relatively infrequent in a built-up area of this size.