Milford and Witley Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Milford and Witley's crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 positions the area 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7, a consistent trend that has held despite a 29.5% increase from March's 4.9. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (25.7% of total), anti-social behaviour (22.9%), and shoplifting (20.0%)—illustrate an area where interpersonal conflicts and retail crime dominate, though the former is lower than the UK average. Violence and sexual offences in the area stood at 1.6 per 1,000, 39% below the UK's 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be partly explained by the area's built-up character within Waverley, which likely fosters a more community-oriented environment. However, shoplifting's 1.3 per 1,000 rate—97% above the UK average—suggests vulnerabilities in retail security or foot traffic patterns. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter holidays and spring weather, may have influenced these trends: increased outdoor activity could contribute to higher anti-social behaviour, while the timing of Easter shopping might explain the surge in retail crime. The relatively low rates of burglary and other theft (0.2 per 1,000) further support the notion that this area's crime profile is distinct from more densely populated or economically disadvantaged regions. These patterns highlight the need for targeted strategies that address specific vulnerabilities without overgeneralizing the area's safety profile.

April 2025 brought sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+300%), criminal damage and arson (+300%), and drugs offences (+100%), all of which point to significant shifts in local crime patterns. These surges occurred alongside a 12.5% drop in shoplifting, which, despite the decrease, remained 97% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. The contrast between these trends suggests a combination of factors: while retail crime may have been curbed by seasonal or operational changes, other categories saw dramatic spikes. For instance, anti-social behaviour's 300% rise from two to eight incidents raises questions about community dynamics during the Easter period. This figure is particularly striking given that the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.3 per 1,000, meaning Milford and Witley's rate is 13% above the national benchmark. Residents might find the 300% jump in criminal damage and arson most alarming, as this category is typically associated with property-related issues that can impact local infrastructure and quality of life.

Milford and Witley's crime rate in April 2025 rose to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 29.5% increase from March's 4.9 per 1,000. This places the area 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a position that has remained consistent despite the upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the month, a figure that reflects the relatively low density of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,501, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 157 residents. This statistic provides context for residents: over the course of a month, the likelihood of encountering a crime is relatively low, though the recent increase suggests a need for continued vigilance. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area remains safer than the national average, the upward trajectory in crime rates warrants attention to local factors that may be contributing to the shift.