Witham St Hughs Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Witham St Hughs’ crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in September 2025 remains 60.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low-crime environment. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68.8% of all reported crimes—11 incidents in total. This category, while significantly lower than the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), saw an 83.3% month-on-month increase, likely tied to seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year and the influx of university students. Criminal damage and arson, though minimal (2 incidents), also rose sharply by 100%, a category that remains 25% below the UK average. The area’s low property crime rate—only 4 incidents (25% of total crimes)—contrasts with the UK’s higher property crime focus, suggesting a unique demographic or geographic profile. The built-up nature of Witham St Hughs, combined with its relatively small population (5,473), may contribute to a crime profile skewed toward interpersonal disputes rather than theft or burglary. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: as September marks the transition from summer to autumn, the return of students and the start of term may have introduced new dynamics, such as increased alcohol-related incidents or disputes in social hubs. These patterns, while not unprecedented, warrant closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.

September 2025 saw a stark increase in violence and sexual offences, which rose by 83.3% to 11 incidents—the highest category by far, accounting for 68.8% of all reported crimes. This surge, though still 22% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, raises concerns for residents. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson more than doubled, increasing by 100% from zero to two incidents, a category that remains 25% below the UK average. These spikes contrast with declines in other areas: anti-social behaviour fell by 80% (from five to one incident), and other theft dropped by 75% (from four to one). The violent crime surge may partly explain the reduced anti-social behaviour, as police or community efforts could have shifted focus. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high foot traffic, as the season’s transition—marked by university freshers and back-to-school activities—may contribute to heightened tensions.

Witham St Hughs recorded a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, marking a 15.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.5 per 1,000. This reduction, while notable, occurs against a backdrop of consistently low crime levels compared to the UK average. Locally, the monthly figure translates to one reported crime for every 342 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while seemingly high in absolute terms, remains statistically insignificant when scaled to the population. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 80% (from 5 to 1 incidents) and the decline in other theft by 75% (from 4 to 1) suggest that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have contributed to this trend. However, the concurrent rise in violence and sexual offences—despite being 22% below the UK average—indicates a combination of local dynamics and broader patterns.