Werrington Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

September 2023 marked a notable shift in Werrington's crime profile, with the area's overall crime rate standing at 2.7 per 1,000 residents—66.2% below the UK average of 8.0. This stark contrast underscores Werrington's status as a relatively low-crime built-up area within the rural Staffordshire Moorlands. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of incidents (47.1%), though this category remained 53% below the UK average. Burglary, public order offences, and anti-social behaviour followed, with the latter two each contributing 11.8% of total crimes. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local universities and the transition into cooler weather—may have influenced patterns of activity, potentially contributing to the increase in property-related crimes. However, the area's low crime rate overall suggests that factors such as community engagement, lower population density, and the absence of major urban infrastructure may play a role in maintaining safety. While the rise in burglary and public order offences raises questions about local dynamics, the broader picture remains one of significant underperformance relative to national averages, highlighting the need for continued attention to both local and national crime trends.

September 2023 saw three crime categories—burglary, public order, and 'other crime'—each doubling from August's figures, marking a 100% increase. This spike contrasts with a 66.7% drop in 'other theft' cases, which fell from three to one. The rise in burglary may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased home occupancy as students return to nearby institutions or the start of the academic term. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (47.1% of total crimes), remained 53% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting local factors may suppress this type of crime. Public order offences, which rose to 1.3 per 1,000 (11.8% of total crimes), were 52% below the UK average. These figures highlight a mixed picture: while certain categories surged, the area's overall crime profile remains far below national levels, due to Werrington's character as a built-up area within a rural district where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime.

Werrington's crime rate in September 2023 rose by 41.6% compared to the previous month, climbing from 1.9 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. While this marks an increase, the local rate remains starkly lower than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported over 30 days, equating to roughly one crime per day—though this figure is specific to Werrington and not comparable to UK-wide statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 372 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a built-up area of Staffordshire Moorlands. When scaled to the population of 6,329, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. The increase from August to September may reflect seasonal shifts, such as the return of students to local universities or the start of the academic term, which could influence patterns of activity and, consequently, crime. However, the overall rate remains far below the UK average, indicating that Werrington continues to be significantly safer than the national context.