Church Village Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,219, Church Village recorded 49 crimes in October 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (15 incidents, 30.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (13 incidents, 26.5%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up village within a rural district, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower levels of property crime. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—could influence reported incidents, particularly in public spaces. While violence and sexual offences remain the largest category, their rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 59% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as policing strategies or social dynamics may play a role. Anti-social behaviour, though less severe than national averages, highlights the need for targeted interventions in public areas. The low overall rate, combined with the absence of significant spikes in property crime, underscores the area’s relative safety, though the seasonal context may warrant continued monitoring.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with burglary increasing by 300% from one incident to four, and anti-social behaviour surging by 116.7% (6 to 13). These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings or Halloween-related activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 16.7% (from 18 to 15), potentially indicating the effectiveness of local policing efforts or community initiatives. The category of 'other crime' was 11% above the UK average, though this remains a small proportion (6.1%) of total incidents. Residents may find the daily crime count of two incidents per day (49 crimes over 31 days) a useful benchmark for understanding local risks. Anti-social behaviour’s rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 30% below the UK average, suggesting effective local governance in managing public disorder. However, the sharp rise in burglary and anti-social behaviour underscores the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or limited surveillance.

Church Village’s crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 in October 2024 marked a 29.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000, reflecting a growing trend that may require closer attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, indicates a steady presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 290 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 14,219, suggests that the majority of residents are unaffected by crime. This statistic is particularly meaningful for families and local businesses, as it highlights the rarity of incidents in a community that is otherwise relatively safe. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s lower crime profile compared to the UK average, though the month-on-month rise signals a need to investigate whether specific factors—such as the timing of local events or changes in policing resources—could be influencing the upward trend.