Werrington Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Werrington’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a relatively safe environment compared to national trends, though the composition of crimes offers nuanced insights. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 48.3% of all reported crimes, followed by burglary (13.8%) and drug-related incidents (10.3%). The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the clocks going back, and the approach of Halloween—likely influenced patterns, with darker evenings potentially exacerbating risks for property crimes. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Werrington’s rate is 18% below the national benchmark, a disparity that could reflect lower population density or community-specific factors. However, the area’s burglary and drug crime rates are significantly above the UK average, with burglary at 0.6 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.3. This suggests local challenges that may require targeted interventions. The overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, yet the distribution of crime types indicates areas for further scrutiny. The combination of low overall rates and elevated property crime highlights a complex picture: Werrington is safer in aggregate but faces specific risks that may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

October 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with burglary, drugs, and vehicle crime each more than doubling compared to September. Burglary, for instance, rose from one to four incidents—a 300% increase—while drug-related crimes surged by 200%, jumping from one to three. These increases contrast sharply with a 30% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 20 to 14, and a 66.7% drop in anti-social behaviour, down from three to one incident. The crime mix also reveals striking contrasts with UK averages: burglary and drug-related crimes were 82% and 92% above the national rate, respectively, while violence and sexual offences were 18% below the UK average. For residents, the 1-in-218 monthly exposure figure offers a clear benchmark of personal risk. The surge in burglary, which may be linked to darker evenings and Halloween, highlights the need for vigilance in securing properties during the autumn months.

Werrington’s crime rate in October 2024 fell by 12.1% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.2 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition into darker evenings, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in October, a figure that, while low, highlights the persistent nature of local crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a statistic that contextualises the risk in terms of population exposure. The area’s population of 6,329 means that the 29 recorded crimes in October represent a relatively small proportion of the community, though the mix of crime types—particularly the surge in burglary and drug-related incidents—suggests areas for targeted local attention. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide averages, offers a tangible sense of how frequently crime occurs in the lives of Werrington’s residents.