Werrington Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Werrington’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 60% below the UK average of 8.0. This performance highlights the area’s consistent underperformance relative to national benchmarks, though the specific crime mix suggests distinct local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35% of all reported crimes, a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 that remains 59% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson each contributed 15% to the total, with the latter category’s rate (0.5 per 1,000) still 21% below the UK average. The area’s profile is further shaped by seasonal factors, as October’s shorter days and Halloween may have influenced patterns of antisocial behaviour and property crime. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the rise in 'other crime'—now 0.3 per 1,000, 114% above the UK average—raises questions about unclassified or emerging trends. The low levels of violent crime, combined with the dominance of property-related offences, suggest a community where public safety is generally maintained but not immune to occasional spikes in specific categories. This balance between below-average violent crime and above-average 'other crime' may reflect local characteristics, such as the area’s built-up nature within a rural landscape, which could influence both crime prevention strategies and the types of incidents that occur.

October saw a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge, while significant, remains 21% below the UK average for this category. Other theft and other crime both doubled from September, reflecting a 100% increase in each category. These jumps contrast with a 12.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 8 to 7. The latter’s rate—1.1 per 1,000—remains 59% below the UK average, underscoring Werrington’s consistently lower violent crime profile. Anti-social behaviour also declined, dropping from 4 to 3, though it remains 61% below the UK average. The rise in criminal damage and arson may be linked to seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity. Residents may find the doubling of 'other crime' incidents—now at 2 per 1,000—particularly relevant, as this category is 114% above the UK average, indicating a unique local trend.

Werrington's crime rate in October 2023 rose 17.5% from the previous month, moving from 2.7 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 60% below the UK average of 8.0. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population of 6,329, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 316 residents over the course of the month. Such a monthly exposure rate suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to the national average, though the upward trend from September indicates a need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Werrington's crime profile is markedly different from the UK context, with most categories falling well below national benchmarks. This contrast is particularly evident in violent crime, where the rate is 59% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s unique characteristics in crime prevention or community dynamics.