Denmead Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a notable shift in Denmead’s crime dynamics, with the area’s overall crime rate rising sharply from 0.8 per 1,000 in October to 2.1 per 1,000 — a 174% increase. Despite this jump, Denmead remains 72% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The month’s most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (5 cases, 45.5% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (3 cases, 27.3%). This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences occur at 2.6 per 1,000 — 61% higher than in Denmead. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the surge in violent crimes, as November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night may have heightened opportunities for such incidents. The low levels of property crime (5 cases, 45.5% of total) and theft (1 case) further distinguish Denmead, with rates for these categories 68% and 60% below UK averages respectively. This suggests a community where property crime is less prevalent, possibly due to lower population density or effective local measures. However, the sharp increase in violence and criminal damage raises questions about temporary factors influencing behaviour during the month.

The most striking change in November was the 400% surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from 1 to 5 cases. This category now accounts for nearly half of all crimes, though it remains 61% below the UK average. Criminal damage and arson also doubled, increasing from 1 to 3 cases — a 200% rise — despite being just 2% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Other theft, which had not occurred in October, rose by 100% to 1 case, highlighting a new vulnerability. These shifts indicate a temporary imbalance in crime types, with violent crimes dominating the monthly tally. For residents, the data shows that while Denmead’s overall safety remains strong, vigilance around late-night activity and public spaces may be warranted. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000), both 81% and 60% below UK averages respectively, suggest that community cohesion and local initiatives may be playing a role in maintaining a low-risk environment for these categories.

Denmead’s crime rate in November (2.1 per 1,000) represents a dramatic 174% increase from October’s 0.8 per 1,000, though it remains 72% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal activity despite the monthly spike. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 475 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while technically unchanged from previous months, now feels more pronounced due to the concentrated nature of the 11 incidents. When contextualised against Denmead’s population of 5,222, this means that the vast majority of residents (over 98%) were not directly affected by crime this month. However, the clustering of incidents into violent and property crimes highlights that a small subset of the population — those in areas with higher foot traffic or social interactions — may have been impacted. This contrast between aggregate statistics and individual experience is a key consideration for community leaders, who must balance the low overall risk with targeted efforts to address the specific types of crime that did occur.