Welham Green Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,545 residents, 20 crimes were recorded in Welham Green during April 2025. This equates to a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 people, placing the area 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most prevalent category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 55% of all reported crimes (11 incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (20%) and bicycle theft (10%). These figures highlight a stark contrast to national trends, where anti-social behaviour typically accounts for 50% of all crimes. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays and increased outdoor activity—may partly explain the rise in anti-social behaviour, though the area’s lower overall crime rate suggests a generally safer environment compared to the UK. Bicycle theft, which surged by 100% compared to March, points to a potential link between spring weather and increased cycling activity, though no specific local factors are evident in the data. The lower-than-average rates for violence and criminal damage indicate that Welham Green’s community may have effective local measures in place to mitigate these types of offences, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

April 2025 saw a 120% increase in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 5 to 11 incidents. This surge, which outpaced the UK average by 50%, may reflect the Easter holiday period and associated social gatherings. Bicycle theft also doubled compared to March, rising from 0 to 2 incidents—a 471% increase above the UK average. This spike could be linked to warmer spring weather encouraging more cycling, though no local factors are explicitly cited. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 33.3%, dropping from 6 to 4 incidents, a figure 73% below the UK average. Similarly, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, 65% below the UK rate. These declines suggest that local interventions or seasonal patterns may have temporarily reduced these categories. The data also reveals that vehicle crime rose by 100%, from 1 to 2 incidents, though this remains just 5% above the UK average. For residents, the 55% share of anti-social behaviour highlights a need for community engagement strategies, while the lower rates of violent crime offer a positive contrast to national trends.

Welham Green’s crime rate in April 2025 (3.6 per 1,000) represents a 4.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000. Over the course of 30 days, this translates to roughly 1 crime per day, a frequency that would mean one reported crime for every 277 residents during the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of the crime profile: for every 277 people in Welham Green, one incident was recorded in April. When compared to the UK average, this rate is strikingly low, with the area’s overall crime rate being 53.2% below the national figure. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Welham Green’s residents face significantly lower risks than the average UK citizen, though this does not eliminate the need for vigilance in areas like anti-social behaviour. The previous month’s slightly higher rate (3.8 per 1,000) suggests a fluctuation that may be tied to seasonal factors, such as the timing of Easter or changes in community activity patterns. These comparisons reinforce that while Welham Green is not immune to crime, its overall profile remains markedly safer than the UK average.