Milford and Witley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Milford and Witley recorded a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 in October 2024, a figure that is 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance, consistently lower than national levels, reflects the area’s character as a low-density built-up zone within Waverley, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to reduced criminal activity. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (36% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (16%) and public order offences (12%). These figures align with the area’s profile as a residential community with limited commercial activity, where public spaces are likely to be well-maintained and community engagement is strong. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and darker evenings, may have influenced crime patterns, though the area’s overall safety record remains robust. The drop in ‘other theft’ incidents by 50% compared to the previous month could be attributed to shorter evenings reducing opportunities for theft or changes in community activity around Halloween. This decline highlights the importance of seasonal factors in shaping local crime trends. The relatively low rate of violent crime, 1.6 per 1,000 — 40% below the UK average — further underscores the area’s safety, suggesting that local factors such as strong social ties and effective policing contribute to maintaining low crime levels. The area’s performance in public order offences, which edged 7% above the national average, indicates a minor but notable challenge, linked to increased foot traffic during the Halloween period or other seasonal events. These findings illustrate the nuanced interplay between local dynamics and broader national trends, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address emerging issues while preserving the area’s overall safety.

October 2024 saw a 100% increase in ‘other crime’ and ‘drugs’ offences, with both categories rising from zero to one incident. This shift highlights a minor but significant change in the crime mix, though these categories remain below the UK average for drugs (54% above) and other crime (11% above). Conversely, ‘other theft’ incidents fell by 50%, from four to two, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings or Halloween-related activity. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate (1.6 per 1,000) remained 40% below the UK average, while public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) edged 7% above the national rate. Residents may find the 44.4% gap between Milford and Witley’s rate and the UK average particularly relevant when considering local safety contexts. The increase in ‘other crime’ and ‘drugs’ offences, though modest, could signal emerging patterns that warrant monitoring. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in ‘other theft’ suggests potential seasonal influences, such as reduced opportunities for petty theft during colder weather or changes in community behaviour around Halloween. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of ongoing analysis to identify trends.

The crime rate in Milford and Witley for October 2024 rose by 38.8% compared to the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, highlights the area’s continued position as one of the safest in the UK. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low volume of incidents relative to the population. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for every 220 residents — a ratio that underscores the area’s comparatively low risk profile. This monthly exposure data provides context for residents, showing that the 5,501 residents of Milford and Witley faced a crime rate significantly lower than the national average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s consistent safety record, even as the month-on-month increase suggests potential shifts in local dynamics. These figures align with the area’s character as a low-density built-up zone within Waverley, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to reduced criminal activity. The contrast between local and national trends suggests that broader systemic factors, rather than local-specific pressures, may be driving the UK’s higher crime rates.