Great Wakering Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Great Wakering’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents, is 52% below the UK average for the same category. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents is 51.8% lower than the UK average of 8.5, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. While property crimes such as criminal damage and arson (14.8% of total) and other theft (14.8%) also contribute to the profile, the dominance of violent crime suggests factors unique to the area. The start of summer, with longer daylight hours and the gradual onset of tourism in nearby coastal regions, may partly explain the persistence of violence and sexual offences. However, the absence of a significant spike in property-related crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, indicates that the area’s built-up character—likely centered around local amenities rather than major retail or industrial hubs—may reduce opportunities for such offences. The low crime rate, combined with the seasonal context, illustrates a community where violent incidents, though present, remain relatively rare compared to broader UK patterns.

June 2023 saw a 35.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 14 to 9 cases, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes or local initiatives. Conversely, drugs-related crimes surged by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a change that could signal heightened local activity or enforcement focus. Possession of weapons and burglary each rose by 100%, though these remain minor categories, contributing 3.7% each to the overall crime rate. Vehicle crime dropped by 50% compared to the previous month, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunities for theft in parking areas or improved security measures. While most categories remain significantly below UK averages—such as anti-social behaviour (80% below) and public order offences (55% below)—drugs-related crime stands 43% above the national average, a divergence that may warrant further local analysis. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with violent crime decreasing but other categories showing marked changes that could influence community perceptions and policing priorities.

Great Wakering’s crime rate in June 2023 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 3.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3. This decline, though modest, aligns with the broader trend of maintaining a crime rate well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 242 residents. This ratio, when considered in the context of the area’s population of 6,529, highlights the relatively low likelihood of any individual encountering crime. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark disparities: for instance, anti-social behaviour in Great Wakering is 80% below the national rate, suggesting a community where such disturbances are uncommon. Conversely, the 43% increase in drugs-related crime compared to the UK average indicates a specific challenge in this category. These figures, when contextualized, provide a nuanced view of safety, showing that while the area is generally secure, certain issues require targeted attention. The low daily crime count and monthly exposure rate reinforce the perception of a safer, more stable environment, particularly when contrasted with the higher national averages for property and violent crimes.