Great Wakering Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2024, Great Wakering recorded 25 crimes across a population of 6,529, translating to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 46.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40% of all incidents, followed by other theft (16%) and public order offences (16%). These patterns align with the seasonal dynamics of December, a month typically marked by increased retail activity, holiday celebrations, and darker evenings. While the overall crime rate remained subdued, the data reveals a combination of seasonal factors and local conditions. The lower rate of violent crime, despite the usual pressures of the holiday season, may be partly explained by the area's relatively small size and potentially stronger community cohesion. Conversely, the sharp increase in public order offences—rising from one to four cases—suggests that the festive period may have brought heightened social interactions in public spaces, a trend that is not uncommon in built-up areas with active community life. The absence of significant rises in property crime, such as burglary and vehicle crime, further contrasts with the UK average, where these categories often see higher incidence during the winter months. This deviation could be attributed to the area's specific characteristics, such as a higher proportion of homes occupied during the holiday period, which may act as a deterrent to certain types of crime.

December 2024 saw a dramatic 300% increase in public order offences, rising from one to four incidents. This spike, while significant, remains below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 for the same category. Concurrently, other theft offences doubled, reflecting a 100% month-on-month increase from zero to four cases. These trends contrast sharply with declines in vehicle crime, burglary, and anti-social behaviour, which fell by 66.7%, 66.7%, and 50% respectively. The violent crime category, accounting for 40% of all incidents, remained 41% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is particularly striking given December's typical seasonal pressures, such as dark evenings and holiday gatherings. The sharp reduction in vehicle crime, which fell from three to one incident, may be attributed to fewer vehicles on the road during the Christmas period, a factor that residents might find reassuring.

Great Wakering's crime rate in December 2024 dropped to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 34.2% decrease from November's rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in small built-up areas, where holiday periods often see reduced outdoor activity and increased home occupancy. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 31-day month, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents for a population of 6,529. When viewed through a monthly lens, the data suggests that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 261 residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which stood at 7.1 per 1,000 in the same period. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of encountering a crime in Great Wakering remains well below the national benchmark, a trend consistent with the area's smaller size and potentially more cohesive community dynamics.