Werrington Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Werrington’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This low rate reflects the area’s built-up nature within the rural Staffordshire Moorlands, where community density and local characteristics may contribute to a generally safer environment. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between violent and property-related offences: violence and sexual offences accounted for 60% of the total (15 out of 25 crimes), while property crimes made up the remaining 40%. Violent crimes, at 2.4 per 1,000, were 6% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a lower incidence of interpersonal conflict compared to national trends. This could be linked to the area’s relatively small population and the absence of large-scale urban centres that often correlate with higher violent crime rates. However, the data also highlights an outlier: burglary, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 87% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be influenced by local factors such as seasonal activity patterns, with April’s Easter period increasing opportunities for property crime. The presence of a 100% increase in burglary from March, despite the area’s overall low crime profile, underscores the need for further analysis of specific risk factors. Other theft and other crime also rose by 100%, while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage fell sharply, indicating a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable crime profile. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—likely played a role in shaping these patterns. Overall, Werrington’s crime profile in April 2024 illustrates a balance between the area’s inherent safety and the occasional spikes in specific categories, requiring a nuanced understanding of both local and national trends.

April 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with burglary, other theft, and other crime all increasing by 100% compared to March. This spike in property-related crimes contrasts with a 75% drop in anti-social behaviour and a 50% reduction in criminal damage and arson. The shift in crime mix highlights a notable rise in property crimes, which now account for 36% of the total (7 out of 25 crimes), compared to 60% for violent crimes. Burglary’s 0.6 per 1,000 rate—87% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000—stands out as a stark outlier, suggesting local factors may be influencing this category. Residents might find it useful to note that the 100% increase in burglary occurred despite the area’s generally low crime profile, indicating a potential need for targeted security measures in specific locations. The sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, could reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during Easter.

Werrington's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 31.7% compared to March 2024, increasing from 3.0 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the area’s generally low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a consistent but manageable level of activity. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 6,329 people. This statistic underscores that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime firsthand during the month. The population context further illustrates that even with the 31.7% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains small in a built-up area with a limited population. Such a low crime exposure may be attributed to the area’s rural-urban hybrid nature, where community cohesion and limited population density could act as natural deterrents to criminal activity.