Lower Willingdon Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Lower Willingdon during November 2024 reveals a balance of violent and property crimes that contrasts with broader UK trends. Violence and sexual offences, contributing 31.8% of total crimes, were 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests that while incidents of violence are present, they are not concentrated compared to other areas. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 37% below the UK average, yet its 400% month-on-month increase raises questions about localized triggers, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night. Vehicle crime, at 13.6% of total incidents, mirrored the UK average, indicating a normalised pattern in this category. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping and the approach of winter—may have influenced patterns, with potential links to increased social activity or reduced visibility affecting certain crime types. Burglary, though rising sharply from zero to three incidents, remained 29% below the UK average, suggesting that while the area is not immune to property crime, its overall exposure is significantly lower than the national picture. This balance of crime types, combined with the area’s low overall rate, illustrates a community with relatively stable safety metrics, albeit with pockets of activity that may require targeted attention.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 400% rise in anti-social behaviour, with incidents jumping from one to five. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in both other theft and burglary, highlights a shift in the crime mix, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31.8% of total crimes, were 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast suggests that while the area faces localized spikes in certain categories, it is otherwise far safer than the national trend. Burglary—now the third most common crime—rose from zero to three incidents, a 100% increase, but still sits 29% below the UK average. These figures underscore the area’s unique dynamics, where seasonal factors like dark evenings and Bonfire Night may interact with local patterns, yet broader safety remains evident.

Lower Willingdon's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 4.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.8 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. While this represents a small increase, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in this built-up area. When considered across the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 346 residents highlights the sparse distribution of incidents, suggesting that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during the month. This context is critical for understanding the area’s safety profile, as it indicates that even with the slight month-on-month increase, the risk of experiencing crime remains minimal for the average resident. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that Lower Willingdon’s crime picture is markedly different from the UK average, with its low rates and targeted spikes in specific categories warranting a nuanced interpretation.