Werrington Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Werrington’s November 2024 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents places it 42.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a statistic that positions the area as significantly safer than the national norm. This disparity is most evident in the distribution of crime types: violence and sexual offences dominate the monthly tally, accounting for 60.7% of all reported crimes, followed by public order and anti-social behaviour, each contributing 10.7%. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of dark evenings—may have influenced these patterns, though the low volume of property crimes (only 3 incidents) contrasts with the higher prevalence of violent and public order offences. This divergence from typical rural crime profiles, which often see higher rates of burglary or vehicle crime, suggests that Werrington’s built-up character and proximity to Staffordshire Moorlands may shape crime dynamics differently. While the area’s overall safety is clear, the rise in violent incidents and anti-social behaviour highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly as local events and seasonal transitions may interact with existing social and environmental factors to influence crime trends.

November saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and violence and sexual offences rising by 21.4% (from 14 to 17). These increases contrast with a 66.7% drop in drug-related crimes (from 3 to 1), a decline that may reflect seasonal changes or shifts in local activity patterns. The breakdown of crime types reveals a marked divergence from UK averages: while violence and sexual offences in Werrington are 5% above the national rate (2.6 per 1,000), anti-social behaviour is 55% below the UK average (1.1 per 1,000). This juxtaposition suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or targeted interventions—may be influencing outcomes in ways that differ from national trends. For residents, the relatively low rate of property crimes (only 3 reported) offers reassurance, though the rise in violent incidents warrants attention.

Werrington’s crime rate in November 2024 (4.4 per 1,000 residents) reflects a continued divergence from the UK average (7.6 per 1,000), a gap of 42.1%—a statistic that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 226 residents, a figure that, while low, invites reflection on local factors that may contribute to this trend. The daily crime count of approximately one incident per day aligns with the area’s character as a built-up zone within the rural Staffordshire Moorlands, where lower population density and community cohesion may play a role in deterring crime. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the broader UK landscape, highlights Werrington’s position as an outlier in terms of safety, though this does not necessarily indicate a lack of policing or resources, but rather a combination of geographic and social factors that may influence crime patterns.