Wychavon Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 138,017, Wychavon recorded 750 crimes in April 2024, translating to 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all reported incidents (273 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.9%) and shoplifting (10.0%). These figures align with patterns typical of a largely rural district, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: April’s spring weather and Easter-related activity likely increased outdoor presence, which may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, property crimes remained relatively low, with shoplifting representing the highest property crime category. The breakdown illustrates a crime profile shaped by local demographics and geography, with minimal exposure to high-risk environments such as major urban centres or tourist hubs. Violent crime rates in Wychavon were 22% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a broader trend of safety in this area.

April 2024 saw significant shifts in specific crime categories. Theft from the person increased by 100% compared to March, rising from 2 to 4 incidents—a stark contrast to the 100% below UK average for this category. Similarly, drug-related crimes surged by 80%, jumping from 10 to 18 cases. This spike may reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased social gatherings during Easter, though no definitive causal link can be drawn. Conversely, robbery fell by 71.4% (7 to 2 cases), and bicycle theft dropped by 60% (5 to 2). These declines suggest potential success in targeted policing efforts or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the month. The overall crime mix remained skewed towards violent and anti-social crimes, with property crimes making up only 29.6% of the total. Wychavon’s rates for anti-social behaviour (26% below UK average) and public order offences (43% below UK average) highlight a community where such disturbances are less frequent than nationally. This could be attributed to local initiatives or the area’s character as a rural district with fewer concentrated high-risk zones.

Wychavon’s crime rate remained stable in April 2024, matching the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents (0.7% change). On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 25 crimes reported each day—roughly 1 in 5.5 days for every resident. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 184 residents, a figure that contextualises the exposure risk for local inhabitants. When scaled to the population, this rate suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than the UK average, which is 7.7 per 1,000. The daily crime count provides a practical perspective for residents: for example, a family of four might expect to encounter one crime in about 12 days. This comparison underscores Wychavon’s position as a relatively low-risk area, where community-focused policing and the absence of major urban centres likely contribute to sustained safety. The stability in the crime rate also indicates that interventions or environmental factors have maintained the current balance, with no abrupt spikes or dips in criminal activity.