Waltham Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Waltham's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 54.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture highlights Waltham's relatively secure environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.2% of all crimes, a category where Waltham performed better than the UK average, with rates 61% lower. Property crimes, including burglary, made up 45.8% of reported incidents, with burglary specifically rising sharply by 100% month-on-month to four cases. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced these patterns, though the low overall crime rate suggests effective community measures or geographical factors. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both below UK averages, accounted for 33.3% of crimes, indicating a focus on minor disruptions rather than serious incidents. The breakdown also shows that criminal damage and arson, though rising sharply, remained below UK averages. These figures illustrate a small built-up area where community engagement and local initiatives likely contribute to maintaining a crime profile significantly lower than the national benchmark, despite occasional spikes in specific categories.

April 2024 saw a 100% month-on-month increase in burglary cases, rising from zero to four, a shift that may reflect seasonal factors such as Easter-related property access or temporary vulnerabilities in security. This surge contrasts with a 36.4% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 11 to 7, a drop consistent with the Easter period when community activities might reduce opportunities for such crimes. The area's performance in burglary—87% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000—highlights a specific vulnerability, though it remains a rare occurrence given the overall low crime rate. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both below UK averages, accounted for 33.3% of crimes, suggesting that while these issues persist, they are managed effectively relative to national trends. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.0 per 1,000) is 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a figure that could indicate strong policing in high-risk areas or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of young adults. Residents might find the 100% increase in burglary particularly relevant, as it underscores the need for targeted security measures in homes during the spring season.

Waltham's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 14.2% compared to March's 3.1 per 1,000, yet it remains 54.5% below the UK average. This modest increase contrasts with the national trend, which often sees seasonal fluctuations in crime. On a daily basis, Waltham recorded one crime per day in April, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population of 6,804 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 284 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to UK averages, where larger urban areas typically see higher frequencies. This statistic underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community engagement in maintaining safety, even as specific categories like burglary show month-on-month increases. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Waltham's low crime rate is not merely a result of its size but likely reflects proactive measures that mitigate risks in a built-up area. While the UK average includes densely populated regions with higher crime profiles, Waltham's data suggests a unique combination of geographical factors and local initiatives that keep crime rates consistently below national benchmarks, despite occasional spikes in particular offence types.