Welham Green Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 in Welham Green presented a crime profile characterised by a near-equal split between property and violent crimes, a balance that diverges from typical patterns observed in similar built-up areas. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 50% below the UK average of 7.6, a gap that has persisted across recent months. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.8%) and criminal damage and arson (14.3%). This distribution aligns with the area's seasonal context, as November's dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night may have heightened concerns around personal safety. The relatively low rate of property crimes compared to the UK average (particularly for burglary, which is 29% above the national rate) suggests that while some economic crimes remain, they are not the dominant concern. The area's built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely contributes to the prevalence of anti-social behaviour and violence, which may be exacerbated by transient populations or limited community cohesion. However, the significant underperformance in vehicle crime (55% below the UK average) and other theft (64% below) indicates that local deterrents—such as CCTV coverage or community policing—may be effectively curbing these categories. The month's crime picture, while modest in scale, underscores the importance of maintaining targeted interventions to address the specific challenges posed by violence and anti-social behaviour, which remain the most pressing concerns for residents.

November saw a stark contrast in crime dynamics, with property and violent crimes each accounting for exactly 33.3% of total incidents. This balance, though unusual, highlights a potential shift in focus from economic crimes to personal safety concerns. Burglary rose sharply by 100% (1 to 2 incidents), marking the most significant increase in the month. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 80% (5 to 1), a drop that may reflect seasonal changes in car usage or increased vehicle security measures. Violence and sexual offences, though below the UK average by 50%, remained the most common category, a pattern consistent with the area's built-up character and the impact of dark evenings during November. The 50% gap between Welham Green's violent crime rate and the UK average (2.6 vs 3.8 per 1,000) suggests effective local interventions or demographic factors that warrant further local analysis.

Welham Green's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 36.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.0. This shift places the area 50% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a consistent trend that reflects broader regional safety improvements. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 264 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents relative to the population. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day, though this metric should be interpreted cautiously as it captures only the 21 recorded incidents in November. The population-scaled perspective reveals that 5545 residents collectively experienced a crime rate significantly lower than the national average, suggesting a combination of local factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, and the area's built-up character may contribute to this trend. These figures, while modest in absolute terms, offer reassurance to residents that crime remains a rare occurrence in Welham Green.