Fence Houses Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Fence Houses maintained a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the national benchmark, a position it has consistently held over recent months. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and shoplifting (11.1%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university term starts—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic potentially contributing to the rise in shoplifting. However, the area’s built-up nature, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones, may also play a role in shaping crime dynamics. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000) is 12% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect local community engagement or policing efforts. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 43% above the UK average highlights a vulnerability in retail areas, exacerbated by the influx of students or transient populations during the academic year. The balance between property and violent crimes remains roughly equal, with each category accounting for 36.1% and 36.1% respectively, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in both domains. As the weather transitions from summer to autumn, the area’s crime picture may continue to evolve, with local initiatives likely to focus on managing seasonal pressures while maintaining the current downward trend.

September 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident to four. This spike, which places the area 43% above the UK average for shoplifting, may reflect the return of students to local retail areas, a common trend in post-summer months. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one reported incident—matching the UK average but highlighting a growing concern for cyclists. Conversely, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 77.8%, from nine to two, suggesting a possible reduction in vandalism during the quieter autumn period. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, remained 3% below the UK average, indicating effective community management. The area’s overall crime rate remains 15% below the UK average, a consistent trend that could be attributed to local policing strategies or the built-up nature of the area, which may naturally deter certain types of crime.

Fence Houses recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents in September 2023, a 29.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.6 per 1,000. This marks the most significant monthly decline in the area’s recorded crime history, reflecting a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime every 30 days, translating to a manageable frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 148 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population of 5,335. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the population-scaled perspective highlights that the area’s smaller size means individual residents are less likely to be directly affected by crime compared to larger urban centres. The drop in crime may also align with seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn, which could influence outdoor activity and policing priorities.