Witham St Hughs Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Witham St Hughs' crime profile in May 2024 was defined by anti-social behaviour, violence, and public order offences, which collectively accounted for 66.6% of reported crimes. At 1.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate was 81.0% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime environment. The dominance of non-violent, community-focused offences suggests a mix of local social dynamics and the influence of seasonal factors. May's extended evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising, which may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. These categories were 72% and 37% below UK averages respectively, indicating a marked divergence from national trends. The small number of property crimes (3) and violent crimes (2) further underscores the area's relative safety. While the low overall rate aligns with Witham St Hughs' likely character as a small, low-density built-up area, the specific focus on anti-social behaviour and public order offences hints at challenges related to community cohesion or local event activity. This pattern is consistent with smaller settlements where social interactions are more concentrated in public spaces, though the exact drivers remain speculative without further contextual data.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson each doubled from zero to one incident, marking a 100% increase month-on-month. This contrasts with a 60% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from five to two incidents. The drop in violent crime may reflect the seasonal timing of May, with schools remaining in session and fewer large gatherings than in summer months. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 33.3%, from three to two incidents, though it remained the most common crime type. Witham St Hughs' anti-social behaviour rate (0.4 per 1,000) was 72% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area's continued strength in managing disruptive behaviour. The balance between property and violent crimes remained skewed, with property crimes accounting for 33.3% of total reports compared to 22.2% for violent crimes. Residents may find the daily crime count of approximately zero incidents per day particularly reassuring, though the increase in vehicle-related offences suggests ongoing vulnerabilities in securing parked vehicles.

Witham St Hughs' crime rate in May 2024 fell to 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a 31.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.4 per 1,000. This decline places the area among the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 81.0% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly zero crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that would be virtually impossible to detect in real-time for most residents. When scaled to the population of 5,473, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 608 residents, a ratio that is exceptionally low compared to larger urban centres. This stark contrast with UK averages is evident across all major crime categories, from anti-social behaviour (72% below) to vehicle crime (57% below). The previous month's higher rate may have been influenced by temporary factors such as specific events or weather patterns, though the sustained low levels in May suggest underlying structural factors. The area's small size and likely low population density likely contribute to its ability to maintain such a low crime rate, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.