Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2023, Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross maintained a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.9% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (11.4%) and public order incidents (9.1%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, with no major spikes in violent crime despite August’s typically high tourism activity. Seasonal factors appear to influence certain crime types: the 1.4 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences is 47% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the area’s low-density suburban character, which may reduce opportunities for large-scale incidents. Conversely, the 0.4 per 1,000 rate for criminal damage and arson—37% below the UK average—may indicate effective community engagement or limited industrial activity. Public order offences, at 0.3 per 1,000, also fell significantly below the UK average, suggesting a generally orderly environment. These patterns align with the area’s likely mix of residential and light commercial zones, where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower conflict levels. However, the seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month—introduces variables such as increased transient populations and empty homes, which could temporarily elevate certain crime risks, as seen in the month-on-month increases in burglary and theft. Residents and local authorities must remain vigilant to these seasonal dynamics while building on the area’s strong performance relative to national averages.

August 2023 witnessed a dramatic 100% month-on-month increase in three specific crime categories: burglary, other theft, and theft from the person. This surge, though relatively small in absolute terms (from 0 to 4 burglaries and 0 to 1 thefts), contrasts with a 50% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from six to three incidents. The violence and sexual offences category, accounting for 40.9% of total crimes, remained 47% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, public order offences (9.1% of total crimes) were 50% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s generally orderly environment. The spike in burglary may be linked to August’s status as a peak holiday month, when homes are more likely to be unoccupied, a pattern consistent with other suburban areas in the UK. Residents are advised to take additional precautions during this period, particularly in areas with higher transient populations.

Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross recorded a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, marking a 15.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime levels. When scaled to the population of 13,000, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 295 residents, a statistic that underscores the area’s comparative safety. The shift in crime types between July and August—particularly the 100% increase in burglary and theft from the person—suggests seasonal influences, such as the influx of holiday visitors or the increased presence of unoccupied homes during August. This aligns with broader patterns observed in similar suburban areas during peak tourism months, where transient populations can temporarily alter local crime dynamics.