Werrington Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Werrington’s crime rate in August 2023 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 76.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. For a population of 6,329, this translates to just 12 reported crimes—a starkly low volume that underscores the area’s relative safety. The breakdown of offences reveals a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 41.7% of all crimes (five incidents), followed by other theft (three incidents, 25.0%) and anti-social behaviour (two incidents, 16.7%). Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns, as August is typically a peak holiday month in Werrington, with increased tourism and potentially more empty homes. While such conditions might be expected to raise burglary risks, the data shows no such increase in property crime, suggesting that the area’s rural character and its smaller, tightly knit community may contribute to lower crime rates. The low overall numbers also mean that each incident carries a greater visibility, though the absence of major spikes in any category reinforces the area’s consistent safety record. This context is critical for understanding the limited scale of crime in Werrington, where the sheer volume of incidents remains minimal compared to both urban and national averages.

August 2023 marked a sharp contrast in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences both doubling compared to July. This increase, while modest in absolute terms (from 1 to 2 and 0 to 1 respectively), suggests a shift in the crime mix, with non-violent incidents gaining prominence. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 16.7%, from six to five, and vehicle crime dropped by two-thirds, likely due to reduced car-related activity during the summer months. Werrington’s violent crime rate—0.8 per 1,000—remained 70% below the UK average, a figure that highlights the area’s safety in this category. The breakdown also shows other thefts at 0.5 per 1,000, 21% below the UK rate, reinforcing a pattern of lower-than-average property-related crime. These figures may offer reassurance to residents, though the rise in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for continued vigilance in community engagement.

August 2023 saw a notable decrease in Werrington’s crime rate, dropping to 1.9 per 1,000 residents from 2.8 per 1,000 in July—a 33.1% reduction. This decline aligns with the month’s generally low crime profile, though the daily crime context reveals a starkly sparse landscape: just 0.38 crimes per day, equivalent to roughly one crime for every 527 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the rarity of incidents in a community of 6,329 people. When scaled to population size, the rate remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average, which stood at 8.1 per 1,000. The drop from July may reflect seasonal patterns, with August’s peak holiday activity potentially diverting attention from local crime or reducing opportunities for certain offences. However, the absence of a clear UK daily comparison means this local context must stand on its own, highlighting Werrington’s consistently low crime environment.