Witham St Hughs Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Witham St Hughs recorded a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 in August 2024, placing it 57.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marked improvement from previous months underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, although August saw notable shifts in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.6% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.3%) and public order incidents (15.8%). These figures align with the area’s character as a relatively small built-up zone, where community cohesion and limited population density may contribute to lower overall crime rates. However, the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month introduces complexities, as increased tourism and empty homes could theoretically raise burglary risks. Yet, burglary incidents in August remained at 0.2 per 1,000, 38% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as effective policing or community engagement may mitigate such risks. The relatively low prevalence of violent crime, despite the 200% increase in August, remains a key strength, with the category still significantly below the national average. This data illustrates a community that, while not immune to fluctuations, maintains a robust safety record against broader trends.

August 2024 saw a sharp 200% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, though significant, remains 59% below the UK average for this category. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson, and public order offences both doubled from zero to one and three respectively, highlighting emerging trends in property-related and disorderly conduct crimes. Anti-social behaviour, however, decreased by 37.5%, dropping from 8 to 5 incidents, a shift that may reflect targeted community initiatives or seasonal changes. Theft from the person in the area was 150% above the UK average, indicating a specific vulnerability that warrants further attention. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories showing marked improvement while others require closer monitoring.

The crime rate in Witham St Hughs rose by 35.5% from 2.6 per 1,000 in July 2024 to 3.5 per 1,000 in August, reflecting a noticeable uptick in reported incidents. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 288 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in the area. On a daily basis, an average of one crime was recorded each day in August, a figure that, while small, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When scaled to the local population of 5,473, the monthly exposure rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, illustrating the area’s overall safety profile. This context suggests that while August saw a rise in crime compared to the previous month, the absolute numbers remain modest, and the area continues to perform well against national benchmarks.