Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross, the crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents in February 2024 translates to a daily risk that is both low and consistent with the area’s historical profile. This figure, 69% below the UK average of 7.1, reflects a built-up area where community dynamics and infrastructure may play a role in maintaining safety. The top crime types in February were violence and sexual offences (35.7% of total crimes), criminal damage and arson (21.4%), and public order offences (17.9%). While these categories remain present, their rates are significantly below national averages—violence and sexual offences are 68% lower than the UK average, and public order offences are 18% below. The winter month context of February, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, may partly explain the subdued levels of property crime, though the sharp rise in vehicle crime suggests other factors at play. This interplay of seasonal and local influences highlights the need for ongoing monitoring, as the area’s crime profile continues to evolve within its broader demographic and geographic context.

February 2024 marked a sharp 200% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 1 to 3. This jump, though small in absolute terms, suggests a potential shift in local patterns, possibly linked to winter driving conditions or increased vehicle usage. Conversely, other theft fell by 75%, from 8 to 2, indicating a possible seasonal lull in property-related crimes. Violent crimes also decreased by 41.2%, from 17 to 10, aligning with the area’s broader trend of remaining significantly below UK averages for this category. Violence and sexual offences in the area are 68% below the UK average, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.5 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the area’s effectiveness in managing high-risk incidents, though residents should remain vigilant as seasonal transitions may influence future trends.

In February 2024, Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross recorded a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 35% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.3. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with a crime rate 69% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 29 days, translating to a local risk of roughly 1 in 464 residents facing a crime over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK-wide context, where residents face significantly higher rates. The population of 13,000 further contextualises these figures, highlighting that even with a small number of total crimes (28), the per-capita impact remains minimal. This consistency with historical trends suggests that the area’s infrastructure, community engagement, or environmental factors may contribute to sustained low crime levels.