Wargrave Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wargrave’s crime rate in April 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 75.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark disparity underscores the area’s position as one of the safer built-up zones in the country, despite the recent month-on-month increases observed in certain categories. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.3% of the 17 total incidents recorded. This category’s rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that suggests systemic differences in local demographics, policing, or social factors. Other theft followed closely, making up 23.5% of all crimes, with a rate of 0.4 per 1,000—20% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. These figures align with Wargrave’s likely character as a low-density, possibly commuter-oriented or semi-rural built-up area, where property crime may be less concentrated due to lower population density or stronger community cohesion. Seasonal factors also played a role, as April’s Easter period and spring weather likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced patterns of both violent and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall low crime rate remains a consistent feature, with property crimes continuing to lag behind national averages. This suggests that local conditions, whether through effective policing, community engagement, or environmental factors, may be contributing to the area’s relatively secure crime profile.

April 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with other theft surging by 300% (1 to 4 incidents) and violence and sexual offences doubling from 2 to 6. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 200%, from 1 to 3 incidents. These jumps suggest a shift in local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences in Wargrave are 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national trend. Other theft, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 20% below the UK rate of 0.5, indicating a consistent pattern of lower property crime in the area. For residents, the 300% increase in other theft may signal a need for heightened vigilance in personal property management, particularly in light of the Easter period and increased outdoor activity typical of spring. The absence of significant rises in property crime, such as burglary or vehicle theft, suggests that local crime prevention measures may be effective, though the spikes in violent and anti-social crimes warrant further observation.

Wargrave’s crime rate in April 2025 rose 184.6% compared to March, reflecting a notable shift in local patterns. The previous month’s rate of 0.7 per 1,000 contrasts sharply with the current 1.9 per 1,000, indicating a marked increase in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day in April, a figure that, while low, underscores the fluctuating nature of local crime trends. Over the course of the month, 17 crimes were reported among Wargrave’s 9,185 residents, translating to one crime for every 540 residents. This monthly exposure figure, though modest, highlights the relatively sparse distribution of incidents in a built-up area with a small population. When contextualised against the UK average, Wargrave’s overall rate remains 75.3% below the national figure, reinforcing its position as a safer area despite recent month-on-month increases. The population-scaled perspective suggests that while the rise in crime is significant, the absolute numbers remain low enough to align with the area’s character as a low-density, possibly suburban or semi-rural built-up zone.