Denmead Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

With a population of 5,222, Denmead reported 19 crimes in September 2023 — a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents, 55% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure translates to one crime for every 275 residents over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 63% of all incidents (12 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.8%) and vehicle crime (5.3%). The area's crime profile shows a stark contrast to national trends, particularly in violent crime, which remains 16% below the UK average. Seasonal factors may play a role in these patterns: as September marks the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic year, increased social activity could explain the 33.3% rise in violence and sexual offences compared to August. However, this remains 16% below the UK average for this category. The relatively low rate of property crime — only 4 incidents (20% of total) — suggests effective community policing or environmental factors that deter burglary and theft. Anti-social behaviour, though less frequent than in the UK overall, still accounts for 15.8% of crimes, linked to the area's urban character and proximity to educational institutions. The low levels of vehicle crime (5.3%) and other theft (5.3%) could reflect limited parking infrastructure or strong community engagement in reporting suspicious activity. This data illustrates a small built-up area where violent crime is lower than national averages, but where seasonal transitions may temporarily elevate certain types of incidents.

September saw a 33.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 9 to 12 incidents. This jump, while significant, remains 16% below the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime and burglary both doubled from zero to one incident each, marking a 100% increase. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), and other theft dropped 66.7% (from 3 to 1). These shifts suggest seasonal influences — with university freshers returning and nights drawing in, violent crime may be rising in line with increased social activity. The drop in criminal damage and arson could reflect reduced vandalism during school terms. For residents, the most concrete data point is the 12 violence-related incidents, which represent 63% of all crimes reported in the area.

Denmead's crime rate in September 2023 dropped 24% compared to August, falling from 4.8 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns as nights draw in and school terms begin, potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported every 30 days — a local figure that reflects the small population of 5,222. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 275 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, this rate is 55% below the UK average, suggesting Denmead's policing strategies or community dynamics may be contributing to this sustained gap. The daily crime count provides a tangible measure for residents: in a typical day, there is less than a 1-in-500 chance of a crime occurring in any given household.