Wrecclesham Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, Wrecclesham recorded 28 crimes, equating to 3.4 incidents per 1,000 residents—a figure that is 57.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This low crime rate, despite a 47.4% month-on-month increase from 2.3 per 1,000 in April, reflects the area's likely rural or semi-rural character and small population of 8,193. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 28.6% of total incidents (8 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.4%, 6 cases) and public order offences (17.9%, 5 cases). These patterns align with seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to higher rates of public order and anti-social behaviour. The area's crime profile remains significantly below UK averages across multiple categories: violence and sexual offences are 64% below the UK average (1.0 vs 2.8 per 1,000), anti-social behaviour is 47% below (0.7 vs 1.3 per 1,000), and vehicle crime is 11% below (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000). The low overall crime rate suggests that Wrecclesham's built-up area, likely surrounded by open spaces or agricultural land, maintains a safer environment than the national average. However, the sharp rise in public order offences—up 150% from April—raises questions about how temporary factors, such as bank holidays or increased foot traffic during warmer weather, might influence local crime patterns.

May 2023 saw sharp increases in public order offences, which rose by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents), and anti-social behaviour, which doubled from 3 to 6 cases. Other theft also doubled, rising from 2 to 4 incidents, suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. These increases occurred against a backdrop of relatively low overall crime, with violence and sexual offences remaining 64% below the UK average (1.0 vs 2.8 per 1,000). The most significant category-specific comparison was for criminal damage and arson, which fell by 50% (from 2 to 1 incident), remaining 84% below the UK average (0.1 vs 0.6 per 1,000). A resident would note that public order offences, now accounting for 17.9% of total crimes, are particularly notable given their steep month-on-month rise. This suggests that factors such as bank holidays and extended evening hours in May may have contributed to increased social interactions in public spaces, potentially influencing these figures.

Wrecclesham's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 47.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.3 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains 57.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may reflect the area's low population density and limited public spaces. Monthly exposure calculations indicate that, over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 293 residents—a rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. For context, this equates to a 1-in-293 chance of being directly involved in a crime, a figure that, while not negligible, is far lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights how Wrecclesham's small size and likely rural or semi-rural character contribute to its low crime profile, even as month-on-month fluctuations suggest temporary shifts in local dynamics.