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

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross, accounting for 34.2% of reported incidents in September 2024. This category, at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, sits 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents—58.4% below the UK's 7.7 per 1,000—reflects a consistently low-crime environment compared to national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour (17.1% share) and public order offences (14.6% share) follow as the next most common categories, both significantly below UK averages. The seasonal transition into September, marked by the return of students and the start of the academic year, may influence patterns of alcohol-related incidents and public disorder. The area's low crime rates suggest a combination of community cohesion, effective policing, and the built environment's design, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. However, the persistent presence of violence and sexual offences—despite being below the UK average—indicates a need for targeted interventions in high-risk locations, such as late-night retail areas or transport hubs.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, though this remains 35% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This spike contrasts with sharp declines in other categories: other theft fell 90.9% (from 11 to 1), shoplifting dropped 50% (from 8 to 4), and anti-social behaviour decreased 36.4% (from 11 to 7). The dominance of violence and sexual offences (34.2% of total crimes) highlights a distinct pattern compared to the UK average, where this category accounts for 33.7% of all crimes. The area's public order offences (14.6% share) are 11% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting effective local policing of public spaces. Residents may find the 58.4% gap between the area's crime rate and the UK average reassuring.2 per 1,000 rate means one crime occurs for every 317 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for community awareness efforts.

The crime rate in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross fell by 37.0% from 5.0 per 1,000 in August 2024 to 3.2 per 1,000 in September 2024, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Over the course of September, this translated to approximately 1 reported crime per day, a figure that may seem low but aligns with the area's consistently below-average crime profile. The monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 317 residents underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area, which contrasts sharply with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This disparity suggests factors such as community engagement, local policing strategies, or the area's demographic composition—possibly a mix of residential and commercial land uses that reduce opportunities for certain crimes. While the daily crime count is a local measure only, it provides a tangible reference point for residents: the likelihood of encountering a crime in this area is significantly lower than in most parts of the UK. The comparison also highlights that even within the area's low crime rates, specific categories like violence and sexual offences remain represented compared to the UK average, indicating areas for targeted intervention.