Werrington Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Werrington's crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 is 23.4% below the UK average of 7.7, reflecting the area's generally safer profile despite a 32.4% month-on-month increase. The most prevalent crime category—violence and sexual offences (43.2% of all incidents)—remained 6% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with Werrington's status as a built-up area within the rural Staffordshire Moorlands. This geographic context may explain the lower violent crime rate, as smaller communities often have stronger social cohesion and higher police visibility. However, the seasonal transition into October—with darker evenings and the Halloween period—likely contributed to the 43.2% share of violent crimes, as reduced daylight hours and increased social gatherings can heighten risks of alcohol-fuelled incidents. Public order offences (16.2% of total crimes) were higher than the UK average, possibly linked to the area's proximity to major roads and the presence of seasonal events that draw transient populations. The rise in 'other crime' (16.2% of total) to 488% above the UK average raises questions about unaddressed vulnerabilities, such as digital crime or fraud, which may not be as effectively monitored in smaller communities. While the overall crime rate remains below the national average, the shift in crime mix suggests the need for targeted policing strategies that balance traditional concerns with emerging threats.

October 2025 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in 'other crime' and a 66.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, suggests shifting patterns in local criminal activity. While violent crime remained 6% below the UK average, public order offences in Werrington were 89% higher than the national benchmark, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's built-up nature within a rural landscape. 'other crime'—a category encompassing fraud and cybercrime—surged 488% above the UK average, indicating potential gaps in local law enforcement's focus on non-traditional crime types. Residents may find the 1-in-171 monthly exposure rate (1 crime per 171 residents) useful for contextualising personal risk, though the rise in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for community engagement initiatives.

Werrington's crime rate rose by 32.4% from 4.4 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents in October 2025, marking the first monthly increase since mid-2025. This shift contrasts with a broader trend of declining crime in the Staffordshire Moorlands, where rural areas have seen consistent reductions in property crime. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 1.2 per day over 31 days, a figure that may reflect seasonal pressures on policing resources. The monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 171 residents highlights the low density of incidents relative to the area's population, though the increase in violent crime raises concerns about community safety. When compared to the UK average, Werrington's rate remains 23.4% lower, suggesting that while the area is generally safer than the national average, specific local factors—such as increased anti-social behaviour or public order issues—require targeted attention. The population-scaled perspective shows that while individual risk remains low, the concentration of certain crime types, like public order offences, may affect high-traffic areas.