Witham St Hughs Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Witham St Hughs' anti-social behaviour rate in July 2024 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, 3% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This anomaly contrasts with the area's overall crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000, which is 69% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The crime profile reflects a pattern common to smaller built-up areas with low population density: anti-social behaviour (57.1% of all crimes) dominates, followed by other theft (14.3%) and violence and sexual offences (14.3%). The low overall rate aligns with the area's likely character as a rural commuter town with limited nightlife and retail activity, which may partly explain the absence of higher-volume crime categories like vehicle crime or burglary. Seasonal factors in July—peak summer, school holidays, and local festivals—typically drive increased public space usage, yet the area's crime levels remain exceptionally low. This suggests strong community cohesion or effective local policing. The sharp contrast between anti-social behaviour rates and other categories highlights a need for targeted interventions in public spaces without compromising the area's overall safety record.

July 2024 saw a 33.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 6 to 8 incidents. This follows a 100% rise in both other theft (1→2) and shoplifting (0→1), despite the latter category being 71% below the UK average. Conversely, other crime dropped by 75% (4→1), and violence and sexual offences fell by 50% (4→2), with the latter category 86% below the UK average. The anti-social behaviour rate's 3% excess over the UK average stands out, as does the 14.3% share of other theft—a category that is 32% below the UK average. For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting is notable: while still rare, it suggests potential vulnerabilities in retail security during summer tourism periods. The stark contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling violent crime may reflect shifting patterns in public space usage. These fluctuations underscore the need for real-time monitoring of local hotspots.

Witham St Hughs' July 2024 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents represents a 29.9% decline from June's 3.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the area's historical trend of low crime density, particularly when compared to larger urban centres. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in July—a figure that, while technically precise, is effectively indistinguishable from zero for most residents. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 391 residents, a rate that would translate to less than one incident in 100 residents over a three-month period. Given the population of 5,473, this underscores the area's safety profile relative to both the UK average and comparable built-up areas. The low daily crime count suggests that even during peak summer activity, the area's infrastructure—likely limited to small retail hubs and community spaces—does not generate the high-volume crime patterns seen in more densely populated regions. This comparative advantage may be attributed to the area's rural character, though further analysis of local demographics and land use would be required to confirm.