Welham Green Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Welham Green during November 2023 reveals a clear dominance of property-related incidents over violent crime, with property crimes accounting for 58.6% of total reports (17 out of 29) compared to just 6.9% for violent crimes. This stark imbalance aligns with the area's 30.7% below the UK average overall crime rate (5.2 vs 7.5 per 1,000 residents). The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (27.6% of total), criminal damage and arson (27.6%), and burglary (17.2%), all of which show significant deviations from national averages. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, is 33% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson rates are 137% above the national benchmark. These patterns may partly explain the seasonal context of November, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping potentially contributing to increased anti-social behaviour and property damage incidents. The low violent crime rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 85% below the UK average, suggesting a community profile that may include lower population density or strong local policing presence. This contrast between property and violent crime trends highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are concentrated, while the overall safety profile remains relatively strong compared to national standards.

November 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rates increasing by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and other theft rising by 200% (from 1 to 3). These spikes contrast with an 80% drop in vehicle crime (from 5 to 1) and a 27.3% decrease in anti-social behaviour (from 11 to 8). The property crime to violent crime balance has shifted sharply, with property crimes (17) far outpacing violent crimes (2) — a ratio of 8.5:1. This divergence is consistent with the area's significantly lower violent crime rate (85% below UK average) and above-average anti-social behaviour (33% above UK average). A concrete data point for residents: burglary rates in Welham Green are 165% higher than the UK average, suggesting targeted home security measures may be particularly relevant in the coming months.

Welham Green's crime rate in November 2023 rose 26.0% from the previous month, moving from 4.2 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 30.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure shows one crime reported per day over 30 days, a rate that would translate to one crime for every 191 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides context for residents: in a community of 5,545 people, the likelihood of experiencing a crime in November was approximately 0.5%. Despite this rise, the area's crime profile continues to contrast sharply with national averages, particularly in violent crime categories where the rate is 85% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even with the upward trend, the local crime burden remains relatively low compared to broader national trends.