Wychavon Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wychavon’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, 31.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to the national picture, though one category—burglary—emerges as an outlier. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.3% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 1.8 per 1,000, 30% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also remained significantly below national levels, at 0.7 and 0.2 per 1,000 respectively. However, burglary—0.4 per 1,000—was 43% higher than the UK average, a figure that may reflect specific vulnerabilities in property security or local patterns. The seasonal context of December, marked by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and holiday-related absences, likely influenced crime dynamics. While shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both declined compared to November, the rise in theft from the person, robbery, and bicycle theft suggests shifting patterns tied to festive activities. These trends, coupled with the overall lower crime rate, illustrate an area with generally strong community safety but pockets of risk that warrant further examination.

December 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime types. Theft from the person and bicycle theft both doubled compared to November, with one incident each rising from zero to one and zero to three, respectively. Robbery also doubled, from four to eight, though this remains a low base figure. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 33.3%, and criminal damage and arson dropped by 29.8%, possibly reflecting seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings or holiday-related precautions. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 37.3% of all crimes, though their rate was 30% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also fell below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 25% below and public order at 55% below. These trends may align with the festive season’s emphasis on community events and reduced alcohol consumption in public spaces.

Wychavon’s crime rate in December 2025 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 14.2% decline from November’s 5.6 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of the area’s trend toward lower crime levels compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported each day in December, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 209 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the overall safety profile of the area. When compared to the UK’s broader population, Wychavon’s lower crime rate may be influenced by its demographic composition, including a mix of rural and suburban communities where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced incidents. However, the burglary rate—0.4 per 1,000—remains an exception, standing 43% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted local analysis.