Milford and Witley Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2023, Milford and Witley recorded a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that placed the area 1.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate, though slightly lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The crime profile was dominated by property-related incidents, with anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime accounting for 41% of all reported crimes. This property-focused pattern contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime typically constitutes a larger share of the total. The dominance of property crime in Milford and Witley is consistent with its character as a built-up residential area within Waverley, where vehicle presence and community interactions may drive such incidents. Seasonal context further explains the data: August, as a peak holiday month, saw increased tourism and potentially more unoccupied homes, factors that could contribute to higher vehicle crime rates and anti-social behaviour. Violent crimes, while present, were 51% below the UK average, suggesting that the area's relatively low population density and community-oriented infrastructure may mitigate some risk factors associated with violent offences. The breakdown of crimes also highlights the significance of anti-social behaviour, which, at 1.6 per 1,000, exceeded the UK average by 11%. This could indicate local challenges related to public space management or community engagement, though further analysis would be required to confirm such links. Overall, the crime picture for August 2023 illustrates a balance between property and violent crime that is skewed towards the former, a trend that may reflect both the area's physical characteristics and the seasonal rhythms of the month.

The most striking shift in August 2023 was the 800% increase in vehicle crime, which rose from one reported incident in July to nine in August. This surge aligns with the area's seasonal context as a peak holiday month, when increased tourist traffic and empty homes may heighten opportunities for vehicle-related offences. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 30%, dropping from 10 to 7, a decrease that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which stood at 2.6 per 1,000—over 50% higher than Milford and Witley's rate. Anti-social behaviour remained the most frequent category, accounting for 20.5% of all crimes, a figure that is 11% above the UK average. This category's persistence may reflect the area's character as a built-up residential zone, where community dynamics and local events could influence such incidents.

Milford and Witley's crime rate in August 2023 rose 33.3% from the previous month's 6.0 per 1,000 to 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a noticeable uptick in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime within this built-up area. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one crime per day across the 31-day period, a figure that, while specific to Milford and Witley, provides residents with a tangible measure of local activity. This rate contrasts with the UK-wide average, but the local context suggests that the built-up nature of the area and its seasonal rhythms may influence the crime profile differently than larger urban centres. The increase from July to August, though significant, remains within a manageable range when viewed through the lens of population density and local infrastructure.