Witham St Hughs Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Witham St Hughs’ crime rate in September 2023 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 81.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area’s unique safety profile, which is shaped by its character as a small built-up area within North Kesteven. The crime breakdown reveals a pattern dominated by anti-social behaviour (50% of total incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (25%) and other theft (12.5%). These figures contrast with the UK averages, where anti-social behaviour accounts for 48% of all crimes and violence and sexual offences make up 29%. The area’s exceptionally low rates may be influenced by its rural-adjacent setting, where community ties and lower population density could contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. Seasonal factors also play a role: September marks the start of the academic year, with students returning to local schools and universities. This transition may explain the rise in anti-social behaviour, as social interactions in public spaces increase. However, the significant drop in violent crime—down 77.8% from August—suggests that the area’s policing strategies or community initiatives may be effective. The low property crime rate (1 incident) further indicates that theft and burglary are rare, due to the area’s limited commercial activity or effective crime prevention measures. Overall, Witham St Hughs’ crime picture illustrates a balance between seasonal pressures and the resilience of a low-density, community-focused environment.

September 2023 saw a 300% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, while significant, occurred against a backdrop of steep declines in other categories: violence and sexual offences fell by 77.8%, other theft by 50%, and public order offences by 50%. The shift in crime mix highlights a marked reduction in violent crime, with violent offences now comprising just 25% of total crimes—down from 56% in August. Anti-social behaviour, however, now dominates the crime profile, accounting for half of all incidents. This category’s UK average is 1.3 per 1,000, meaning Witham St Hughs’ rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 48% below the national figure. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding anti-social behaviour, which has surged despite the overall drop in crime. The area’s violent crime rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 85% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a gap that may reflect the town’s smaller population or lower levels of alcohol-fuelled incidents.

Witham St Hughs’ crime rate in September 2023 fell to 1.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 55.6% drop from the previous month’s rate of 3.3. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 81.2% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in local neighbourhoods. When scaled to the population of 5,473, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 684 residents—a statistic that, while seemingly abstract, highlights the low likelihood of encountering crime in daily life. This contrast with the UK average, where 8 crimes occur per 1,000 residents, reinforces the area’s status as an outlier in terms of safety. The combination of a steep month-on-month decline and sustained underperformance relative to national benchmarks suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly influenced by community cohesion or targeted policing efforts.