Witham St Hughs Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In Witham St Hughs, the per-capita crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 translates to a daily risk of roughly zero crimes — a statistic that likely reflects the area’s character as a relatively small, low-density built-up area within North Kesteven. This rate is 70% below the UK average of 8.0, a disparity that suggests either effective local crime prevention measures or demographic factors such as lower population density, fewer commercial hubs, or a more stable community profile. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 61.5% of all incidents — a share that, while elevated compared to other categories, remains 44% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This could indicate a combination of local vulnerabilities, such as limited public spaces for evening socialising, and broader societal trends in violent crime reporting. Anti-social behaviour (15.4% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (7.7%) both lag significantly behind national averages, possibly due to the area’s smaller scale and lower foot traffic. Seasonal factors like shorter evenings and Halloween may have contributed to the rise in violence, as darker conditions and seasonal events can increase opportunities for such offences. However, the overall low rate suggests that residents are likely to experience a rarefied level of safety compared to the UK average, though the recent 63% increase from the previous month warrants contextual analysis.

October 2023 saw a 300% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 8 incidents — the most significant month-on-month jump in the area. This category remains 44% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap in violent crime rates between Witham St Hughs and national trends. Anti-social behaviour fell by 50% compared to September, dropping from 4 to 2 incidents, though it still lags 69% behind the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. Vehicle crime and shoplifting both doubled from zero to one incident each, a shift that may reflect seasonal factors like Halloween or changes in local activity patterns. Residents might find the daily crime count of zero per day particularly noteworthy, as it illustrates the low frequency of incidents despite the rise in violent crime.

The crime rate in Witham St Hughs rose by 63% from 1.5 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents between September and October 2023. This increase, though significant, remains far below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately zero crimes reported over the 31-day period, translating to a localised figure of 0 crimes per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 421 residents — a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,473, this equates to a 0.04% chance of encountering a crime during October, a statistic that contrasts sharply with the UK’s average monthly exposure of 1 in 125 residents. The low daily crime count, combined with the area’s population size, suggests that residents face a markedly lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average, though the recent upward trend may warrant cautious monitoring.