Westward Ho! Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Westward Ho!’s crime rate in April 2023 remained exceptionally low, at 1.9 per 1,000 residents—74.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safest in the country, though the data reveals specific patterns that warrant attention. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 70% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (20%) and shoplifting (10%). The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring weather—likely influenced these trends. Increased outdoor activity during this period may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour. The UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.2 per 1,000, meaning Westward Ho! is 10% above this benchmark, suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or specific land use patterns may be at play. In contrast, violent crime rates dropped sharply, with the area’s rate of 0.4 per 1,000 being 85% below the UK average. This divergence highlights the area’s unique characteristics: while violent crime remains rare, anti-social behaviour persists at a level that is relatively higher than national averages. The low overall crime rate, combined with the seasonal fluctuations observed, indicates a need for ongoing vigilance and tailored community strategies to address emerging concerns.

April 2023 saw a 75% increase in anti-social behaviour, with 7 incidents reported—up from 4 in March. This rise, though still below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, signals a growing concern for local residents. Concurrently, shoplifting increased by 100%, with one incident recorded after none in March. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during Easter. In contrast, violent crimes fell sharply by 75%, dropping from 8 to 2 incidents. This decline places the area’s rate of 0.4 per 1,000 at 85% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The stark contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling violent crime suggests shifting dynamics in the area’s crime profile. Residents should be particularly aware of the increase in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 70% of all reported crimes in April.

Westward Ho!'s crime rate in April 2023 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 47.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This decline underscores a sustained period of low crime activity, with the area remaining significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately zero crimes per day over the month, reflecting the minimal frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 532 residents over the course of April. While this monthly exposure is exceptionally low, such figures do not account for fluctuations in crime patterns across different times of the year. The area's consistently low crime rate, even during the Easter holiday period, suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or geographical characteristics—may play a role in maintaining safety. However, the absence of daily crime data for the UK prevents a direct comparison at this level of granularity.