Werrington Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Werrington's crime rate in May 2023 remained exceptionally low at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 70% below the UK average of 8.0. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area's unique characteristics as a built-up community within the rural Staffordshire Moorlands. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (46.7% of all incidents), followed by burglary (20%) and public order offences (13.3%). These patterns may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where social interactions in public areas could contribute to higher rates of violence compared to purely rural settings. The relatively high burglary rate, at 0.5 per 1,000 (61% above the UK average), suggests vulnerabilities in property security that warrant attention. Meanwhile, public order and vehicle crime rates were significantly below UK averages, consistent with the area's lower population density and reduced nightlife activity. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced patterns of violent crime, while the absence of major tourist activity could explain the lower rates of theft from the person. This data underscores Werrington's position as a relatively safe area with crime trends shaped by its geographical and social context.

May 2023 saw a 12.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, with reported cases falling from 8 to 7. This decline, though modest, may partly reflect seasonal patterns, as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising in May could have led to more public visibility of potential incidents. Conversely, burglary rates surged by 100%, with three incidents reported—marking the first recorded cases in the category for the year. This increase, which places Werrington's burglary rate 61% above the UK average, may be linked to the area's built-up nature within a rural landscape, creating pockets of vulnerability. Public order offences also rose sharply from 0 to 2, a 100% increase, while criminal damage and arson followed the same trajectory. These spikes, however, were offset by the drop in violent crime, illustrating a shifting crime mix that contrasts with the UK profile, where violence dominates at 60% of all offences.

Werrington's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 24.7% compared to the previous month, increasing from 1.9 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents. While this upward trend is notable, the daily crime context remains strikingly low: over the 31 days of May, there were effectively 0 crimes reported per day in Werrington. When considering the monthly exposure, residents faced a 1-in-422 chance of experiencing a reported crime during the month, a figure that underscores the area's overall safety despite the slight increase. Placing this in population context, Werrington's 6,329 residents saw just 15 crimes reported—a rate that continues to position the area significantly below national averages. This low frequency of incidents, even with the month-on-month rise, suggests that local policing efforts and community dynamics may be playing a role in maintaining a generally secure environment. The contrast between Werrington's figures and the UK average highlights the area's distinct character, possibly shaped by its rural-urban mix within the Staffordshire Moorlands.