Fence Houses Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Fence Houses in November 2023 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by public order offences, criminal damage, and shoplifting. With an overall crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents—10.7% above the UK average—the area’s built-up character and seasonal dynamics likely contribute to this profile. Public order crimes, which accounted for 22.7% of all incidents, were 258% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to Bonfire Night events or heightened tensions in communal spaces. Criminal damage and arson, at 20.5% of total crimes, also exceeded the UK average by 188%, potentially driven by the same seasonal factors or local disputes. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell to 15.9% of total crimes—50% below the UK average—which may reflect reduced social interactions during colder evenings or effective community policing efforts. The balance between property crimes (50%) and violent crimes (15.9%) indicates a focus on disorder and vandalism rather than interpersonal violence, a trend consistent with areas experiencing economic pressures or transient populations. Shoplifting. of total crimes, rose sharply by 300% month-on-month, likely tied to Black Friday shopping activity. These findings highlight a local landscape where seasonal events and community-specific factors shape the crime profile more than national trends.

November 2023 saw dramatic increases in public order crimes, which rose by 100% to 10 incidents. This category alone accounts for 22.7% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the UK average by 258%. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson increased by 350%, jumping from 2 to 9 incidents. These spikes may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which often coincides with heightened public gatherings and associated disturbances. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 41.7%, from 12 to 7, bringing the rate to 1.3 per 1,000—50% below the UK average. This decline could reflect reduced social interactions during colder evenings or increased community awareness. Shoplifting also surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a trend consistent with Black Friday shopping activity. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and other theft decreased slightly, though both remain above UK averages by 24% and 29% respectively. These shifts illustrate a combination of seasonal events and local crime patterns.

The crime rate in Fence Houses rose by 37.5% from 6.0 to 8.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 compared to the previous month. This increase aligns with a daily crime count of approximately one reported incident per day, reflecting a persistent presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 121 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the local population. While this monthly exposure rate is consistent with the area’s built-up character, the sharp rise in certain crime types highlights shifts in local dynamics. The population context reveals that a relatively small community faces a high number of incidents, particularly in categories such as public order and criminal damage, which are significantly above UK averages. This suggests that local factors—such as seasonal events or community tensions—may be amplifying these trends in ways that differ from national patterns.