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

For a population of 13,000 residents, Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross recorded 33 crimes in March 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This figure is 67.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area well within the lower quartile of national crime statistics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and other theft (12.1%). These patterns align with the area’s built-up, suburban character, where community-focused policing and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors in March—such as the transition to longer evenings and the clocks changing—could influence patterns of outdoor activity, affecting the timing of incidents. However, the overall low crime rate suggests that local factors, such as strong community engagement or effective local policing, may play a role in maintaining safety. The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with broader UK trends, where property-related offences often dominate in similar areas, highlighting a unique aspect of the local crime profile. This data underscores the importance of context-specific analysis, as the area’s relatively low crime rate cannot be attributed to a single factor but likely reflects a combination of demographic, geographic, and policing dynamics.

March 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with other theft and anti-social behaviour both doubling compared to February, while public order offences fell by 80%. This suggests a possible reallocation of criminal activity towards property-related crimes, though the overall rate of property crimes (9) remained significantly lower than the UK average for similar categories. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.5% of all crimes, were 51% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The sharp 100% increase in burglary, from zero to one incident, contrasts with the 66.7% decline in vehicle crime, a trend that may reflect seasonal changes in activity as evenings lengthen. Residents might find the 1-in-394 monthly exposure figure particularly useful for understanding the low likelihood of being affected by crime in this area, despite the slight upward trend.

Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross saw an 18.1% increase in crime rate from 2.2 to 2.5 per 1,000 residents between February and March 2024. While this marks a slight upward trend, the overall rate remains 67.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in March, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its built-up, suburban character. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 394 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure is lower than many comparable areas, suggesting that factors such as community cohesion, local policing strategies, or the area’s infrastructure may contribute to maintaining crime levels below national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that even with the 18.1% rise, the absolute number of crimes remains small in proportion to the 13,000 residents, reinforcing the area’s relatively safe profile despite the increase.