Winchcombe Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Winchcombe’s crime profile in April 2024 reveals a stark contrast between its overall low rate and specific category anomalies. The area’s total crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents—44.2% below the UK average—positions it as one of the safer built-up areas in England. This figure, however, masks a significant outlier: criminal damage and arson, which occurred at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 (six incidents), 86% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This divergence likely reflects the area’s rural-urban mix, where seasonal transitions and local property dynamics may heighten vulnerability. Violence and sexual offences, at 26.1% of all crimes, remain the most common category, but their rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 57% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors. Anti-social behaviour. from March, still accounts for 17.4% of crimes, indicating persistent challenges in public order. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays and spring activity—may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor engagement contributing to both the rise in criminal damage and the relative decline in anti-social behaviour. These data points collectively illustrate a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, warranting continued monitoring.

April 2024 saw three significant month-on-month spikes: shoplifting, other theft, and criminal damage and arson all doubled from March levels. This sharp rise in property-related crimes contrasts with a 55.6% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from nine to four incidents. The spike in criminal damage and arson—now at six incidents (1.1 per 1,000)—is particularly striking, as it exceeds the UK average by 86%. This category’s anomaly may reflect seasonal factors, such as Easter-related property neglect or increased outdoor activity during spring. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 100% increase from zero to one incident highlights a new vulnerability, possibly linked to retail footfall during the Easter period. For residents, these shifts underscore the need for targeted awareness, particularly around property security and community monitoring.

Winchcombe's crime rate in April 2024 rose slightly to 4.3 per 1,000 residents from 4.2 per 1,000 in March, marking a 4.3% increase. While this shift is minimal, it underscores the area's generally low crime profile. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period—a figure that, when scaled to the local population, means one resident in every 231 experienced a reported crime during the month. This monthly exposure rate places Winchcombe firmly within the lower end of national statistics, even as the slight upward trend suggests vigilance is warranted. The population context further highlights the rarity of crime here: with 5,307 residents, the 23 reported crimes represent a manageable volume relative to the area’s size. These figures, while small in absolute terms, provide a concrete reference for residents assessing local safety and planning community engagement efforts.