Church Village Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Church Village’s crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents in September 2024 translates to a risk level where one in every 374 residents experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. This figure is 64.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that suggests the area’s characteristics—whether its compact size, community cohesion, or specific demographic mix—play a role in maintaining lower crime levels. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.4% of all incidents (18 cases), a rate 50% below the UK average. This may reflect local dynamics, such as the influence of nearby educational institutions or the seasonal influx of students during the freshers’ period. Anti-social behaviour followed with 15.8% (6 cases), also significantly below the UK average. The breakdown highlights a stark contrast between violent crimes and property-related offences, with the latter comprising only 26% of the total (10 cases). Seasonal factors likely influenced this distribution, as September’s transition into autumn may have led to more indoor socialising and fewer opportunities for property crime. However, the rise in other thefts and criminal damage suggests that specific vulnerabilities—such as unsecured properties or increased visibility of goods—may be emerging, particularly in the context of students returning to the area.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in crime types, with other theft rising by 150% (2 to 5 incidents) and criminal damage and arson doubling from 1 to 2. These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as the heightened activity of students returning to the area or increased visibility of property in the evenings as daylight diminishes. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50%, possibly due to reduced late-night gatherings or more effective local policing. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 45.5%, from 11 to 6 incidents, a drop that could be attributed to the return of students and the associated reduction in transient populations. Violence and sexual offences remained 50% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent divergence from national trends. For residents, the low rate of shoplifting (2 incidents) and burglary (1 incident) underscores the relatively secure environment in Church Village, despite the uptick in other thefts.

In September 2024, Church Village’s crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 15.5% decrease from the previous month’s 3.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typically quieter rhythm of the area during late summer, when school and university calendars shift. On a daily basis, the village recorded an average of one crime per day, a figure that, while low, remains consistent with local patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 374 residents, a statistic that contextualises the risk as relatively minimal for individuals. When compared to the previous month, the drop in overall crime may partly reflect the easing of pressures associated with the start of term. The population context further underscores the scale: with 14,219 residents, even a modest increase in crime would be diluted across the community, making the current rate a rare example of sustained low-level activity in a built-up area.