Werrington Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Werrington in December 2023 reveals a striking dominance of violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 58.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 16.7%. This mix of crime types contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 2.6 per 1,000 residents—16% below Werrington’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 is 47.2% lower than the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects Werrington’s relatively low levels of property-related crime. Seasonal factors in December, such as the Christmas shopping period and the darker evenings, may contribute to the higher proportion of violent offences, as social interactions in public spaces increase. However, the absence of major property crimes like burglary or vehicle theft suggests that the area’s built-up nature and possibly its smaller population size limit opportunities for such incidents. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.9 per 1,000) further indicates that community cohesion or local policing efforts may be effective in mitigating disruptive incidents. This crime mix highlights a balance between personal safety concerns and the broader context of Werrington’s geographic and demographic characteristics, which likely include fewer commercial hubs or high-traffic areas that typically drive property crime.

December 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, combined with a 100% rise in other theft and public order offences, indicates a shift in the crime mix toward more visible, community-impact incidents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 75%, and criminal damage and arson dropped by 50%, suggesting a reduction in property-related offences. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 16% below the UK average for this category, a contrast to the 67% increase in 'other crime'—a category that may include less common or unclassified incidents. For residents, the 300% jump in anti-social behaviour is a direct and immediate concern, potentially linked to seasonal factors like holiday-related tensions or increased social gatherings in the area.

Werrington’s crime rate in December 2023 rose by 14.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.3 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains far below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 264 residents, a statistic that underscores the area’s overall safety compared to national benchmarks. This low crime rate, even with the month-on-month rise, suggests that Werrington continues to be significantly safer than the UK average, with its population size and crime profile contributing to this dynamic. The shift in crime types, such as the notable rise in anti-social behaviour, may reflect seasonal factors like the Christmas period, but the overall trend remains one of controlled incident levels.