Milford and Witley Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Milford and Witley, the December 2024 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents—33.8% below the UK average—translates to a relatively low daily risk of encountering crime. This figure, while modest, places the area well within the national context, where the average rate stands at 7.1 per 1,000. The most common crimes in December were public order offences (8 incidents, 30.8% of total), followed by violence and sexual offences (4, 15.4%) and anti-social behaviour (3, 11.5%). These patterns reflect the seasonal dynamics of a built-up area, where the combination of holiday shopping, extended evening hours, and social gatherings may contribute to a temporary increase in disturbances. Public order offences, in particular, surged by 166.7% compared to November, suggesting a direct link to the festive season’s social activities. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, likely due to its residential nature and the absence of high-risk environments such as large nightlife hubs. The overall crime profile highlights a balance between localised spikes in certain categories and sustained low levels in others, offering residents a sense of relative safety despite the seasonal fluctuations.

December 2024 witnessed a sharp increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 8 incidents—a 166.7% month-on-month surge. This spike, likely linked to holiday festivities and extended evenings, contrasts with a 42.9% drop in violent crimes, which fell from 7 to 4. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, jumping 200% as the number of incidents tripled from 1 to 3, possibly reflecting increased social gatherings. Drug-related offences doubled from 0 to 2, a 100% increase that may indicate heightened activity around festive events. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 80%, from 10 to 2, due to fewer vehicles on the road during the holiday season. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, underscoring a localised trend of lower aggression-related incidents despite the rise in public order issues.

In December 2024, Milford and Witley recorded a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 7.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas during winter months, when fewer people are out and about. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a localised monthly exposure of one crime for roughly every 212 residents. When compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Milford and Witley’s rate remains lower, reflecting a combination of community engagement, local policing strategies, and the area’s residential character. While daily crime counts can fluctuate, the monthly aggregate provides a clearer picture of long-term trends, suggesting that the area’s crime profile is relatively stable despite seasonal variations.