Welham Green Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Welham Green's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a mixed picture of crime trends, with anti-social behaviour dominating as the most frequent category (13 incidents, 38.2% of total crimes). The area's overall safety profile is reinforced by violent crimes remaining 54% below the UK average (7 incidents, 1.3 per 1,000), though this contrasts with the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 600% to seven incidents. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this volatility, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays may have increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public disorder. The area's low property crime rate (11 incidents, 2.0 per 1,000) further highlights its relatively secure environment compared to the UK average of 3.5 per 1,000 for property crimes. While the sudden spike in criminal damage and arson remains an outlier, the broader context suggests that Welham Green's built-up character—likely featuring a mix of residential and commercial areas—creates a unique crime profile. This is consistent with other low-crime built-up areas where community-focused policing and limited nightlife reduce violent crime but leave room for property and public order issues to emerge during transitional seasons.

The most striking shift in May 2025 was the 600% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one incident in April to seven in May. This dramatic jump, though not uncommon in built-up areas during late spring, raises questions about potential local factors. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.2% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000—62% above the UK average. This suggests a persistent challenge in managing public disorder, possibly linked to May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. In contrast, violent crimes were 54% below the UK average, with seven incidents recorded (1.3 per 1,000). The 100% increase in drugs-related crimes—from zero to one incident—also warrants attention, though the small sample size limits interpretation. Residents may find the public order category's 31% below UK average (0.4 per 1,000) reassuring, indicating effective local policing in this area.

Welham Green's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 69.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 24.7% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, highlighting a consistent presence of criminal activity despite the low overall rate. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents—a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of community vigilance. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 5,545 residents, the area's crime profile remains relatively sparse compared to larger urban centres. This comparison suggests that while Welham Green is not immune to fluctuating crime patterns, its overall safety metrics remain firmly in line with its reputation as a low-crime built-up area.