Milford and Witley Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Milford and Witley during May 2024 reveals a pattern heavily skewed towards property-related and anti-social incidents, with violent crime accounting for only 19.1% of all reported offences. Anti-social behaviour (23.8%) and criminal damage and arson (23.8%) dominate the landscape, a combination that reflects the area’s built-up yet low-density character. These figures align with the seasonal context of May, where extended evenings and bank holidays likely amplify social interactions in public spaces, potentially contributing to anti-social conduct and property damage. The low violent crime rate — 75% below the UK average — suggests a community environment where physical confrontations are rare, possibly due to strong social cohesion or effective local policing. The UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.4 per 1,000, yet Milford and Witley’s rate of 0.9 per 1,000 indicates a proactive approach to managing nuisance crimes, whether through community engagement or environmental design. While shoplifting rose to 0.4 per 1,000 (38% below the UK average), the absence of theft from the person or vehicle crime — categories common in more densely populated areas — further illustrates the area’s distinct profile. The low overall rate of 3.8 per 1,000, 54.8% below the UK average, positions Milford and Witley as an outlier in national crime statistics, a status likely sustained by its smaller population, limited commercial activity, and the absence of high-risk environments like nightlife districts or commuter hubs.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one incident to five. This spike, though significant, remains below the UK average for the category by 45%, suggesting local factors may be at play. Shoplifting also doubled from zero to two incidents, a move that aligns with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 but highlights seasonal vulnerabilities — longer evenings and bank holidays in May likely contribute to increased outdoor activity and potential for theft. Conversely, public order offences fell by 25% to three incidents, and other theft dropped by two-thirds, indicating possible improvements in community policing or self-reported awareness. Anti-social behaviour — the most common crime — remains 38% below the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000. Residents may find the stability in overall crime rates reassuring, even as specific categories fluctuate. The area’s low crime mix, dominated by anti-social behaviour and property damage, contrasts sharply with the UK’s higher rates of violence and sexual offences.

Milford and Witley's crime rate remained stable in May 2024 at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, matching the figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in local conditions or policing efforts. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 262 residents — a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to larger urban areas. The area’s small population size (5,501) further contextualises these numbers, as crime rates in smaller communities often reflect fewer incidents but higher visibility of each occurrence. While no UK-wide daily comparison exists, the local figure of 1 crime per day is markedly lower than the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, which would equate to roughly 4 crimes per day in a similarly sized population. This contrast highlights the area’s distinct security profile, shaped by its built-up yet low-density character.