Makeney Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Makeney's crime rate in January 2024 was 3.3 per 1,000 residents — 55.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, while significantly lower than national levels, reveals a distinct crime profile shaped by local characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.1% of all reported crimes, with eight incidents recorded — a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents, 38% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.7%, with three incidents, and public order offences at 11.8%, with two cases. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours — likely influenced these patterns, as outdoor crimes typically decline during this time. The built-up area's low population density (5,096 residents) and its location within Amber Valley, a largely rural district, may contribute to the sustained lower crime levels. However, the presence of 8 violent crimes in a month highlights the vulnerability of the area to specific types of incidents, even as overall rates remain well below the UK average. Property crimes, which made up 17.6% of the total (three incidents), were lower than the UK average for burglary (0.4 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting that the area's character — potentially including limited commercial activity — reduces opportunities for such offences. The low rate of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) further reinforces this pattern, aligning with the typical crime dynamics of a rural built-up area.

January 2024 saw a 100% increase in 'Other crime' and 'Public order' offences, both rising from zero to one and two incidents respectively. Violence and sexual offences, which made up 47.1% of all crimes, rose from zero to eight cases — a 100% increase. This category's rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents is 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast between local and national patterns. The 'Other crime' category, however, stands out as the only type in Makeney with a rate above the UK average, at 0.2 per 1,000 (43% above the UK's 0.1 per 1,000). This anomaly may reflect unclassified incidents or specific local factors not captured by standard categorisations. For residents, the 100% rise in violence and sexual offences is a critical data point, suggesting a need for heightened awareness and community engagement during the post-holiday period.

Makeney's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 88.7% compared to December 2023, moving from 1.8 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains well below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects both the low overall rate and the sparsely populated nature of the built-up area. When considering the population-scaled perspective, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 300 residents. This monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Makeney compared to other areas. rise from the previous month suggests a notable shift. Such fluctuations may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail activity, which could alter patterns of public behaviour and policing priorities. The low population density and the character of the built-up area within Amber Valley likely contribute to the sustained lower crime levels despite the recent increase.