Werrington Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Werrington's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents — 50.7% below the UK average of 7.1. This marked a significant decline from the previous month's rate of 4.4, reflecting broader trends in the built-up area's crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, comprising 59.1% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). These figures align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period typically characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests persistent challenges in this category, even in a low-crime area. The stark contrast between Werrington's figures and the UK average underscores the area's generally safer environment, though the high proportion of violent crimes highlights a need for targeted interventions. The data also shows that property crimes accounted for only 18.2% of all incidents, a marked divergence from the UK average where property crimes typically make up a larger share. This could reflect the area's demographic profile, with fewer commercial premises or a lower incidence of burglary in residential areas. The seasonal context of January — a time when community activity shifts indoors and tourism declines — may also play a role in shaping these patterns, though the high proportion of violent offences suggests deeper social or environmental factors at play.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2025 was the 50% decrease in criminal damage and arson, with incidents falling from 4 to 2. This aligns with the seasonal context of reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for such crimes. Public order offences also declined by 50%, from 4 to 2, a shift that may reflect the post-holiday period and reduced public gatherings. Anti-social behaviour saw a 25% decrease, from 4 to 3, though this category remains significantly below the UK average (49% below). Violent crimes, while still the most common category, were 16% below the UK average (2.1 per 1,000 vs 2.5 per 1,000), a figure that may be influenced by the area's relatively small population and lower density of nightlife venues. The stark contrast between Werrington's crime mix and the UK average — where property crimes typically dominate — suggests a unique local dynamic, linked to the area's built-up character within the Staffordshire Moorlands. For residents, the 50% drop in criminal damage and arson offers a tangible example of how seasonal factors can impact specific crime types, though the persistence of violent crimes remains a concern.

Werrington's crime rate in January 2025 (3.5 per 1,000) marked a 21.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.4, continuing a trend of declining crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 288 residents, a figure that places the area firmly in the lower end of the UK crime spectrum. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where residents typically experience a crime roughly every 140 residents. The daily crime count in January — approximately one crime per day — further illustrates the area's low crime environment, though this figure must be contextualised within Werrington's specific population of 6,329. The previous month's higher rate (4.4) may have been influenced by temporary factors such as the end of the holiday season or increased community events, which have since subsided. For residents, the 21.3% decrease from December 2024 to January 2025 represents a tangible improvement in safety, though the continued dominance of violent crimes suggests that targeted measures may still be necessary to address this category. The combination of low overall crime rates and the area's built-up character within the Staffordshire Moorlands creates a unique profile, one that contrasts with the UK average but highlights the need for ongoing vigilance in managing violent incidents.