Makeney Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Makeney's crime profile in October 2023 continues to reflect its position as a built-up area within Amber Valley with a low crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 52.9% of all incidents (9 out of 17), followed by anti-social behaviour (29.4%) and public order offences (11.8%). These figures align with seasonal trends, as October's darker evenings and the approach of Halloween may have contributed to increased incidents of violence and sexual offences, despite the area's overall low crime environment. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Makeney's rate of 1.8 per 1,000 remains 33% below the national figure. Similarly, anti-social behaviour in Makeney (1.0 per 1,000) is 22% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, suggesting effective community policing or environmental factors that deter such incidents. However, the category of 'other crime' saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, a rare deviation from the area's usual pattern of minimal non-violent crime. This anomaly, while small in scale, raises questions about the types of incidents that might be underreported or newly emerging in the area. The seasonal context of October—characterised by shorter days, the start of the festive season, and the transition into colder weather—may have influenced the distribution of crimes, with opportunities for more covert activities increasing as natural light diminishes. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the specific patterns observed, suggests that Makeney's built-up nature within a rural or semi-rural setting contributes to its distinct crime profile, where community engagement and localised policing likely play significant roles in maintaining safety.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in October 2023 was the 80% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to nine incidents. This surge, while significant, still leaves the category 33% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Concurrently, other crime saw a 100% jump from zero to one incident, marking a rare but noteworthy anomaly in the area's typically low-crime profile. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 25%, though this remains 22% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. In contrast, public order offences fell by 33.3%, from three to two, suggesting a potential seasonal dip in incidents linked to Halloween or shorter evenings. For residents, the 80% increase in violence and sexual offences is a concrete data point that underscores the need for continued vigilance during October's darker hours. This spike, though not unprecedented, highlights the volatility of crime patterns even in areas with consistently low rates.

Makeney's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.4% decrease from the previous month's 3.5 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where shorter days and colder weather may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 300 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national averages. Daily crime statistics show an average of one incident per day across Makeney's 5,096 residents, a figure that, while small in absolute terms, remains a local benchmark for community awareness. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Makeney's crime profile is significantly less active than the UK average, with the 3.3 rate representing a 58.8% deficit compared to the national figure of 8.0 per 1,000. This contrast is particularly striking when considering the area's built-up nature within Amber Valley, where crime rates are typically lower than in larger urban centres.