Milford and Witley Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Milford and Witley’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 33.8% below the UK average of 8.0. This performance places the area among the safer built-up regions in the country, with notable reductions in several key categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 24.1% of total crimes, a significant drop from the previous month’s 14 incidents to the current 7. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as October’s darker evenings and the transition from summer to autumn may have influenced public behaviour and policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (20.7% of total crimes), remained 14% below the UK average, suggesting that local community initiatives or environmental factors may contribute to this trend. Vehicle crime, at 17.2% of total incidents, was 73% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s commuter infrastructure or high vehicle density. The seasonal context of October—marked by clocks going back and Halloween—likely played a role in shaping crime dynamics, with increased foot traffic and altered routines affecting both violent and property-related incidents. While the overall rate remains low, the 100% increase in bicycle theft highlights a new vulnerability, linked to changing user demographics or security practices. These patterns illustrate the interplay between local characteristics, seasonal rhythms, and national crime trends, offering a nuanced view of Milford and Witley’s crime profile.

October 2023 saw a 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences, with the category dropping from 14 to 7 incidents. This decline, coupled with a 37.5% decrease in vehicle crime (from 8 to 5), highlights a marked improvement in violent and property-related crime. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category, contributing 20.7% of total crimes, though it remained 14% below the UK average. The data also reveals a shift in crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 41% of total incidents (12 out of 29), compared to 24.1% for violent crimes. This suggests a broader focus on property-related concerns, such as vehicle crime, which was 73% above the UK average. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft (from 0 to 1) particularly relevant, as it indicates a new vulnerability in a category typically associated with student populations. These trends underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories improving significantly while others remain areas of concern.

The crime rate in Milford and Witley fell by 19.4% from 6.5 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents between September and October 2023, marking a sustained decline. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 190 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime for local residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with its overall low crime profile. When compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, Milford and Witley’s rate of 5.3 remains 33.8% below, reflecting a consistently safer environment than the national average. This contrast is particularly notable in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which are 52% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour, which is 14% below. These figures suggest that the area’s characteristics—possibly including its residential nature and community-focused infrastructure—contribute to its lower crime levels relative to the UK. The daily crime count, while a local metric, underscores the manageable scale of incidents in the area, offering reassurance to residents about the practical impact of crime on their daily lives.