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When is crime most likely? UK risk by hour, day and season

Posted on September 28, 2026September 30, 2026 by Safety App UK team
When is crime most likely? UK risk by hour, day and season

Most violence, burglary and vehicle crime in England and Wales happens after 6pm, violence clusters at weekends, and pickpocketing peaks in the afternoon. What the ONS data show…

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Posted in Crime data explainedTagged burglary, crime statistics, night safety, personal safety, time of day

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