Waltham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Waltham during July 2024, accounting for 52% of all reported incidents and driving the area’s overall crime rate to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 56.0% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile despite the surge in violent incidents. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festivals—likely contributed to the 30.0% increase in violence and sexual offences, which rose from 10 to 13 cases. This category’s rate (1.9 per 1,000) remains 33% below the UK average, suggesting that while local factors may have amplified certain trends, the area retains a broader safety margin. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (12% of incidents), saw a 72% deficit compared to the UK average, reflecting a low incidence of disruptive acts. Vehicle crime and criminal damage also fell significantly below national rates, aligning with Waltham’s character as a small built-up area with limited commercial or industrial activity that might otherwise fuel such crimes. The mix of crime types—dominated by violence but with property crimes at a relatively low 28%—indicates a local dynamic where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues take precedence over economic crimes. This pattern may be influenced by the area’s demographics, with a focus on residential communities rather than high-density commercial hubs. The month’s data, while showing a slight upward trend in violent crime, reaffirms Waltham’s position as a generally safe area with crime levels far below national benchmarks.

July 2024 witnessed a 30.0% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 10 to 13 cases, marking a significant shift in the crime profile. This category alone contributed 52% of all reported incidents, underscoring its dominance in the local crime picture. Public order offences also saw a 100.0% increase, doubling from one to two cases, likely linked to the area’s seasonal context—peak summer, festivals, and school holidays. Meanwhile, burglary and other theft each declined by 50.0% and 66.7%, respectively, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. Waltham’s rate for violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) is 33% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, indicating a local resilience in this category despite the increase. These changes highlight a combination of seasonal activity and local policing efforts.

Waltham’s July 2024 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.0% increase from June’s 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. This translates to roughly one reported crime every 272 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area’s population of 6,804. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of one crime per day, a statistic that may resonate more concretely with local residents than aggregated monthly figures. While the rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, the modest rise from the previous month suggests the need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with this increase, the area remains comparatively safe, with crime levels far below national benchmarks. However, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in violence and sexual offences—warrants attention to local factors such as increased outdoor activity during the summer months.