Highworth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 8,432 residents, Highworth recorded 26 crimes in November 2023, equating to a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 people. This figure is 58.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, placing Highworth among the safer communities in the country. The most common crimes were criminal damage and arson (26.9% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and public order offences (19.2%). These categories reflect a pattern of non-violent, often community-based incidents that may be influenced by local factors such as the area’s built-up character and seasonal events. The decline in violent crimes—down 80% from October—could be linked to the typically quieter nature of November, with fewer social gatherings and reduced outdoor activity. However, the rise in shoplifting and other theft may be tied to the Black Friday shopping period, though the small number of incidents means this remains speculative. Public order offences, while below the UK average, still accounted for nearly 20% of crimes, suggesting that managing community tensions and addressing anti-social behaviour remains a priority for local authorities. The low overall crime rate, combined with the absence of major spikes in violent crime, indicates that Highworth’s crime profile is relatively stable, though targeted efforts may be needed to address the persistent issue of criminal damage and arson.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting and other theft both rising by 100% compared to October. This increase, from one to two incidents for shoplifting and from zero to one for other theft, may be linked to the timing of Black Friday shopping, though the small sample size means this connection remains tentative. Conversely, violent crimes fell sharply by 80%, dropping from 15 to 3 incidents, a decline that aligns with the typically lower levels of violence observed during the winter months. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 40%, from 10 to 6 incidents, suggesting a possible seasonal reduction in public disorder. However, criminal damage and arson remained significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.6 per 1,000. This category accounted for 26.9% of all crimes, highlighting a persistent local challenge. The contrast between these trends—rising property-related offences and falling violent crimes—illustrates a shifting balance in the area’s crime profile, with property crime now making up 46% of reported incidents.

In November 2023, Highworth recorded 26 crimes across its population of 8,432 residents, translating to a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 people. This marks a 35% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-324 residents highlights that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during the month. This context is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it illustrates the area’s position as one of the safer communities within the UK, where the overall crime rate is 58.7% below the national average. The consistency in low crime levels, despite seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday, suggests that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be contributing to this stability, though further data would be needed to confirm such connections.