Milford and Witley Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,501 residents, Milford and Witley recorded 29 crimes in January 2026, translating to a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 people. This rate is 22.1% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.4% of all incidents (12 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 cases, 20.7%) and drugs (3 cases, 10.3%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as January—a post-holiday month with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—typically sees lower outdoor crime rates. The dominance of violent crime may be linked to the area's built-up nature, where concentrated populations and limited public spaces could contribute to higher interpersonal conflicts. Drug-related offences, though low in absolute terms, were 114% above the UK average, suggesting a potential imbalance in local enforcement or drug distribution networks. Anti-social behaviour, while below the UK average for most categories, remained a persistent issue, tied to the area's proximity to residential and commercial zones. The overall crime picture illustrates a combination of localized pressures and broader regional trends, with the area's lower-than-average rate offering a contrast to national statistics.

Violence and sexual offences saw a dramatic 300% increase in January 2026, rising from three incidents to 12—a shift that may partly explain the overall crime rate's jump. This category, which now accounts for 41.4% of all crimes, was 12% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000), but the sudden rise raises questions about localized triggers. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes doubled from zero to three, marking a stark departure from the previous month. This category was 114% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), suggesting a potential regional disparity in drug-related activity. Conversely, vehicle crime and burglary both halved, declining from two to one incident each. This decrease may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during shorter winter days. Anti-social behaviour, though only 18% above the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), remained the second most common crime type, illustrating the persistent challenge of managing public conduct in built-up areas.

The crime rate in Milford and Witley rose sharply in January 2026 compared to the previous month, jumping from 2.7 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents—a 93% increase. This shift raises questions about local factors influencing the uptick. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in January, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 190 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse distribution of incidents despite the rate's rise. When scaled to the population of 5,501, this suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime, though the 93% month-on-month increase indicates a notable fluctuation. The area's lower-than-UK-average crime rate (5.3 vs 6.8 per 1,000) remains consistent, but the short-term surge underscores the need for ongoing monitoring of patterns that may reflect seasonal or localized pressures.