Heanor Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Heanor during October 2023 reveals a starkly imbalanced profile, dominated by interpersonal and community-level offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.3% of all crimes, with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—37% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.5 per 1,000 (23.7% of total crimes), was 95% above the national rate of 1.3 per 1,000. Public order offences (1.3 per 1,000) also exceeded the UK average by 120%, reflecting tensions that may be amplified in built-up areas with dense populations or limited community engagement. This pattern contrasts with lower rates for property crimes, which accounted for 24.9% of total incidents (61 crimes), though shoplifting (0.8 per 1,000) and burglary (0.4 per 1,000) remained above UK averages. Seasonal factors, including darker evenings and the Halloween period, may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, as outdoor activity and social gatherings often intensify during this time. The area's built-up nature within Amber Valley likely exacerbates such issues, with limited space for informal interactions increasing friction in public spaces. While the overall crime rate (10.7 per 1,000) is 33.7% higher than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, the dominant categories suggest a focus on addressing community-level tensions and improving public safety measures in high-traffic areas.

October 2023 saw significant increases in specific crime categories, including possession of weapons (400% rise from 1 to 5 incidents) and drugs (300% rise from 1 to 4). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, highlight shifts in local crime dynamics. Conversely, other crime fell by 57.1% (7 to 3 incidents), and vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% (3 to 2). The crime mix reveals a stark imbalance: violence and sexual offences (34.3% share) and anti-social behaviour (23.7% share) dominate, both significantly above the UK average. Violence in Heanor (3.7 per 1,000) is 37% higher than the national rate of 2.7 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour (2.5 per 1,000) is 95% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This suggests a concentration of interpersonal and community-level issues. Theft from the person and bicycle theft both fell to zero incidents in October, though this may reflect seasonal patterns rather than long-term trends.

Heanor's crime rate in October 2023 (10.7 per 1,000) marked a 7.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.5 per 1,000, suggesting a slight downward trend. This shift may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and reduced Halloween-related activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 8 crimes per day, translating to a local monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 94 residents. This figure underscores the frequency of incidents within a populated built-up area. When scaled to Heanor's population of 22,959, the 245 reported crimes in October equate to a consistent presence of crime within the community, though the rate remains higher than the UK average. The decrease from November to October may also align with the transition from late autumn to early winter, influencing patterns of outdoor activity and social interaction. These metrics provide context for residents and policymakers to assess local crime dynamics against both historical trends and national benchmarks.