Milford and Witley Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 saw a sharp rise in vehicle crime in Milford and Witley, with reported incidents surging to 10 cases — a 900% increase from October. This spike, likely tied to the Black Friday shopping period, has elevated vehicle crime to 35.7% of all recorded crimes in the area, far outpacing the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 residents. Despite this, the overall crime rate for the built-up area remained 32.9% below the national average, at 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The area’s low violent crime rate — 7 cases (25% of total) — is 50% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, though this contrasts with a 233% surge in possession of weapons, which is 0.2 per 1,000 in Milford and Witley compared to 0.1 per 1,000 nationally. Seasonal factors, including dark evenings and Bonfire Night, may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, though these saw a 75% drop from October. The area’s built-up nature, with a mix of residential and commuter infrastructure, likely influences crime patterns, with vehicle theft and vandalism drawing attention during peak retail periods.

Vehicle crime in Milford and Witley rose 900% month-on-month, jumping from 1 to 10 incidents — the most significant increase in the dataset. This surge, which makes up 35.7% of all crimes in November, is 309% higher than the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 residents. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson cases tripled from 1 to 3, marking a 200% increase and placing the area 5% above the UK average for this category. The rate of violence and sexual offences fell by 22.2%, from 9 to 7 cases, though this remains 50% below the UK average. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding vehicle crime, with the area’s 10 reported cases in November equating to 1.8 per 1,000 residents — a stark contrast to the national rate. The drop in anti-social behaviour, though significant (75% decrease), may reflect the impact of Bonfire Night events and local policing efforts. The 233% rise in weapon possession, while small in absolute terms, highlights an area-specific anomaly that warrants attention.

The crime rate in Milford and Witley rose 12.1% from October’s 4.5 to November’s 5.1 per 1,000 residents. below the UK average of 7.6. Over the 30 days of November, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day — a figure that, while low, includes the sharp increase in vehicle theft. Monthly exposure to crime here is 1 incident for every 196 residents, a rate that, when compared to the UK’s broader context, underscores the area’s relative safety. However, the 900% jump in vehicle crime and 233% rise in weapon possession indicate localized pressures. The population-scaled perspective shows that, despite the overall low rate, specific categories like vehicle crime are higher than the UK average. This suggests that while Milford and Witley are generally safer than the national average, targeted awareness around vehicle security and weapon-related incidents is necessary. The area’s built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may explain why vehicle crime spikes during high-traffic periods like Black Friday, whereas violent crime remains consistently below national levels.