Werrington Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2024, Werrington’s crime profile was defined by a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for over half of all reported incidents. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—61% below the UK average—reflects a broader trend of low criminal activity in this built-up area of Staffordshire Moorlands. Violent and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, accounted for 52.6% of total crimes, far outpacing property crimes (5.3%) and other categories. This imbalance may be influenced by local dynamics, such as the area’s demographic composition or the seasonal context of March, a time of transition when longer evenings could contribute to increased social interactions. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, saw a notable 100% increase compared to February, suggesting a potential rise in community tensions or unaddressed local issues. The UK average for violent crime (2.7 per 1,000) is 40% below Werrington’s rate, an anomaly that could be attributed to the area’s specific characteristics. Seasonal factors, such as the shift to spring and the change in daylight hours, may have played a role in shaping these patterns, influencing both offender behavior and policing strategies. The low crime rate, combined with the dominance of violent offences, indicates a combination of local conditions and broader regional trends that warrant ongoing monitoring.

March 2024 saw a 23.1% decrease in violent and sexual offences, dropping from 13 to 10 incidents, a shift that may reflect the impact of seasonal transitions or community initiatives. However, anti-social behaviour increased by 100%, rising from 2 to 4 incidents, highlighting a growing concern in local interactions. Possession of weapons rose sharply by 100% (from 0 to 1), a figure that is 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly contrasts with the broader trend of declining violent crime and may signal isolated incidents requiring closer scrutiny. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a reduction that could be linked to improved policing during longer evenings. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 52.6% of total incidents—over property crime (5.3%) suggests a distinct imbalance in the area’s crime profile, a pattern that warrants further contextual analysis.

Werrington's March 2024 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 20.8% decrease from the previous month’s 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day across 31 days, a figure that aligns with the broader context of low crime in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,329, this equates to one reported crime for every 333 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Werrington compared to national averages. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK-wide rate, such figures, though small in absolute terms, remain relevant for local residents and community safety planning. The decline from February to March may be partly explained by seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the gradual increase in daylight hours, which could influence both crime patterns and policing effectiveness.