Highworth Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Highworth recorded 23 crimes across its population of 8,432 residents, equating to a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 64.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000 residents, highlighting its status as one of the safest built-up areas in the country. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and criminal damage and arson (13.0%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness—likely influenced these patterns, though the area's crime rate remained consistently low compared to national benchmarks. Violent crime in Highworth is 50% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 2.6. This disparity may be attributed to the area's relatively low population density, strong community policing initiatives, and the presence of local amenities that reduce opportunities for crime. Anti-social behaviour, while still the second most common category, is 46% below the UK average, suggesting effective management of public order issues. The low incidence of shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.1 per 1,000), both 80-86% below national averages, further illustrates the area's unique crime profile. These figures, combined with the month's seasonal factors, illustrate a community that maintains low crime levels despite typical November pressures.

November saw a 100% increase in burglary, with one incident reported compared to zero in October. This spike contrasts with a 66.7% decline in shoplifting, which fell from three to one incident. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 37.5%, from eight to five incidents, while violence and sexual offences dropped by 8.3%. Highworth's violent crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents is 50% below the UK average of 2.6, a disparity that may reflect the area's lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. The breakdown shows a marked shift towards property crimes, with 51% of incidents falling into this category compared to 48% for violent crimes, a reversal of the previous month's balance. Residents may find the daily crime rate of one incident per 30 days particularly reassuring, though the burglary increase deserves closer attention.

Highworth's crime rate in November 2024 dropped to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 20.6% decrease from the previous month's 3.4. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its overall rate 64.5% below the national average. On a daily basis, Highworth experienced approximately one reported crime every 30 days, translating to roughly one crime for every 367 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the area's population size. When compared to other built-up areas in the UK, Highworth's crime profile shows consistently lower rates across multiple categories, suggesting a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and environmental factors. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation than the national average, a trend that has persisted for several months.