Lightwater Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 6,544, Lightwater recorded just 7 crimes in April 2023, equating to one reported crime for every 935 residents. This translates to a crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000, placing the area 85.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.9% of all crimes (3 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (28.6%) and public order offences (28.6%). The exceptionally low rate is consistent with the area’s character as a small, built-up community within Surrey Heath, where dense residential clusters and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. April’s spring weather and Easter-related events could have influenced patterns, though the overall decline from March’s 2.6 per 1,000 rate suggests sustained safety. The violence and sexual offences category remains 81% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 75% below. Public order offences, though doubling from zero to two, remain 53% below the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000. These figures align with the area’s low population density and the likely impact of community-focused policing strategies in maintaining a stable crime profile.

April 2023 saw a striking 100% increase in public order offences, rising from zero to two incidents. This spike contrasts with a 25% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from four to three cases. The category of violence and sexual offences remains 81% below the UK average, with 0.5 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly, contributing to a broader trend of reduced violent crime. Public order offences—though low in absolute terms—doubled from the previous month, highlighting a potential shift in local dynamics during the Easter period. For residents, this means the most common crime types remain far below national benchmarks, but vigilance around public spaces may be warranted during spring events.

Lightwater’s April 2023 crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 58.8% decline from the previous month’s 2.6 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 85.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately zero crimes over 30 days, translating to a local context of roughly one reported crime for every 935 residents during the month. When scaled to population size, this suggests a level of safety that significantly outperforms broader UK trends. The absence of daily crime figures for comparison underscores the uniqueness of Lightwater’s low-volume profile, where even minor fluctuations in specific categories—such as the 100% increase in public order offences—must be viewed within the broader context of sustained overall decline. For residents, this means the likelihood of encountering crime remains exceptionally low, with the area’s crime profile reflecting a combination of effective community policing and the demographic characteristics of a small, tightly knit built-up area.