Great Wakering Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Wakering’s September 2024 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents underscores a marked improvement in safety, placing the area 66.2% below the UK average. This stark contrast with the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000 highlights the effectiveness of local measures or environmental factors in curbing crime. The breakdown reveals a shift in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 58.8% of all crimes, followed by public order offences at 17.7%. This suggests that the area’s crime profile is increasingly influenced by interpersonal conflicts rather than property-related issues. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school and university freshers—may have contributed to a rise in public order offences, though the overall crime rate remains low. Violent crimes in Great Wakering are 43% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour is 83% below the UK rate, indicating that local factors such as community cohesion or effective policing strategies may be playing a role. The area’s small built-up character, with 6,529 residents, means that even a modest increase in crime would have a more pronounced impact, yet September’s figures show sustained stability. This month’s data reinforces the idea that Great Wakering is one of the safest areas in the UK, with crime rates that are significantly lower than national averages. The shift in crime types—from property to violent offences—raises questions about evolving local dynamics from the data alone.

September 2024 saw a 33.3% reduction in violence and sexual offences, from 15 to 10 incidents, despite the month’s seasonal context of back-to-school and university freshers. This decline contrasts with a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from zero to three incidents—a shift that may reflect heightened social activity in public spaces. Shoplifting also rose sharply, doubling from zero to one incident, though this remains a minor proportion of total crimes. Violent offences in Great Wakering are 43% below the UK average (1.5 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 83% below the UK rate (0.2 vs 1.2 per 1,000). These disparities suggest local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—are likely contributing to the area’s lower violent crime levels. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 57.6% month-on-month drop in overall crime, indicating a positive trajectory despite pockets of increase. The shift in crime types—from property to violent offences—raises questions about evolving local dynamics from the data alone.

Great Wakering’s September 2024 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents reflects a significant decline from 6.1 per 1,000 in August, marking a 57.6% reduction. This places the area well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, with a 66.2% gap that underscores its relative safety. Daily crime statistics reveal a low-frequency pattern: 17 total crimes over 30 days equate to roughly one crime per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s small built-up character. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 384 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. However, the population context—6,529 residents—means even minor fluctuations in crime would have a more pronounced impact. The sustained stability in September, despite seasonal factors like back-to-school and university freshers, indicates that local measures or environmental factors may be contributing to the area’s low crime levels. This contrast with national trends highlights the importance of localized policing strategies and community engagement in maintaining safety.