Welham Green Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Welham Green during August 2023 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by local dynamics and seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents, significantly above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This suggests a community experiencing higher levels of disruptive activity, possibly linked to the area's built-up nature and summer social patterns. Violence and sexual offences, though lower in absolute numbers, were 73% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect effective policing or demographic characteristics such as a lower proportion of high-risk populations. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, was only 2% above the UK average, indicating a balanced approach to property-related offences. The overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 was 48.1% below the UK's 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that highlights Welham Green's relative safety despite the prominence of anti-social behaviour. Seasonal context plays a role, with August's peak holiday season increasing social interactions that contribute to anti-social incidents. However, the absence of significant burglary or theft from the person cases suggests that the area's built-up character may limit opportunities for such crimes. The combination of a low overall rate with a high proportion of anti-social behaviour illustrates a community managing social challenges within a generally safe environment.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drugs, other theft, and public order offences each doubling from July's figures. This 100% increase in these categories contrasts with a 33.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from six to four incidents. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, was 39% above the UK average, highlighting a localised concentration of such incidents. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 73% below the UK average, a stark contrast that suggests effective local measures or demographic factors may be at play. The balance of crime types reveals a mix of concerns, with property crimes (5) and violent crimes (4) making up 43.5% of total incidents. This mix indicates a community grappling with social disorder alongside relatively low levels of violent crime, a pattern that may reflect the area's character as a built-up area within a larger town. Residents may find the 100% increase in drugs-related offences particularly concerning, given its implications for local safety and community cohesion.

Welham Green's crime rate in August 2023 rose by 9.5% compared to July's 3.8 per 1,000, reaching 4.2 per 1,000. This increase, while modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns during the summer. Daily crime statistics show one reported crime per day on average, a figure that, while low, may indicate heightened activity during peak holiday periods. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 241 residents, a rate that underscores the area's relative safety despite the upward trend. When scaled to the local population of 5,545, this means fewer than 10 residents experienced a crime, a statistic that contrasts with the UK's broader average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 9.5% rise, Welham Green remains significantly safer than the national average, with its crime rate still 48.1% below the UK's 8.1 per 1,000. This combination of local context and national comparison highlights the area's unique position within the broader crime profile.