Werrington Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Werrington—a built-up area within the Staffordshire Moorlands—recorded 22 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 57.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer regions in the country. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between violent and property offences: 15 incidents (68.2% of total) involved violence and sexual offences, while property crimes accounted for only 3 (13.6%). This imbalance may reflect the area's character as a relatively rural commuter hub, where social interactions and community dynamics could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, with August being a peak holiday month that typically increases foot traffic and exposes residents to transient populations. The violence and sexual offences rate of 2.4 per 1,000 was 11% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remained 65% below national levels. These figures could indicate that Werrington's low population density and strong community ties help mitigate conflicts. However, the increase in anti-social behaviour, drugs, and vehicle crime—each doubling from July—raises questions about how seasonal changes, such as summer tourism or unseasonal weather, might temporarily disrupt local crime patterns. The area's overall safety, despite these fluctuations, suggests that long-term policing strategies and community engagement initiatives may be sustaining low crime rates, even during periods of increased activity.

August 2024 marked notable shifts in Werrington's crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, drugs, and vehicle crime each saw a 100% increase from July, rising from zero to three incidents across these categories. This spike may reflect seasonal changes, such as increased foot traffic during the summer holiday period. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 21.1% (from 19 to 15), a decline that aligns with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000). The area's violent crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 was 11% below the national figure, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 65% below the UK average, potentially linked to the area's lower population density and community cohesion. The increase in vehicle crime, while significant, remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, indicating that local car ownership patterns or parking habits may mitigate risks. Residents may find the 21.1% drop in violent crimes particularly reassuring, especially given the area's proximity to natural attractions that could see seasonal fluctuations in visitor numbers.

Werrington's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, an 18.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This reduction places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, with the gap widening to 57.3% below. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 288 residents, highlighting a low level of monthly exposure compared to national benchmarks. The daily crime context shows an average of one crime per day in August, a figure that aligns with the area's overall low crime profile. This consistency suggests that local factors—such as population density and community policing efforts—may contribute to sustained safety. While the previous month's rate was already lower than the UK average, the August figures further reinforce Werrington's position as a relatively secure built-up area within the Staffordshire Moorlands. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the small number of incidents, the impact on residents remains minimal, with crime rates far below national trends.