Welham Green Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Welham Green’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 57.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This marked improvement aligns with the post-holiday period, when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours typically dampen outdoor crime activity. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (31.3% of total incidents) and criminal damage and arson (another 31.3%), reflecting patterns common in built-up areas where property-related disputes and minor assaults can persist even during quieter months. Violence and sexual offences in Welham Green (0.9 per 1,000) were 64% below the UK average, a disparity that may partly explain the area’s overall lower crime profile. This suggests a combination of community-focused policing, effective local interventions, and the area’s relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of January—characterised by colder weather and reduced social activity—likely contributes to the subdued levels of public order and anti-social behaviour, which accounted for only 18.8% of reported crimes. These trends highlight a consistent pattern of lower crime severity in Welham Green, though the balance between property and violent crime remains a key area for monitoring.

Welham Green saw significant reductions in anti-social behaviour (-71.4%) and other crime (-66.7%) compared to December 2025, with anti-social behaviour falling from seven incidents to two. This decline may reflect the seasonal lull in social gatherings and the impact of targeted enforcement in high-risk areas. Conversely, drugs-related crimes surged by 100%, rising from zero to two incidents, while public order offences also doubled from zero to one. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, warrant closer attention given their potential link to unseasonal activity or shifts in policing focus. Criminal damage and arson rose by 25% (from four to five incidents), placing this category 88% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly could indicate localized factors such as property disputes or vandalism linked to temporary residents. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences (0.9 per 1,000) remained 64% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in addressing interpersonal crime. A resident might find the 57.4% overall reduction from the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it underscores Welham Green’s relative safety despite the modest increases in specific categories.

Welham Green’s crime rate in January 2026 (2.9 per 1,000) represented a 40.7% decrease from December 2025’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, illustrating a marked downward trend over the past month. This decline is reflected in the daily crime count, which averaged just one incident per day across the 31-day period—a figure significantly lower than the UK average for similar built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 347 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Welham Green among the safest areas in the country. This statistic, while contextually tied to the area’s population of 5,545, highlights the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies in maintaining low-level incidents. The 57.4% gap between Welham Green’s rate and the UK average is particularly striking when considering the area’s built-up nature, which typically correlates with higher crime rates in other regions. This suggests that factors such as community engagement, local policing priorities, or demographic characteristics are playing a pivotal role in sustaining this disparity. The comparison also underscores the importance of maintaining current initiatives, as even small fluctuations in crime trends could impact the area’s long-term safety profile.