Makeney Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Makeney's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 68.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights Makeney's generally low crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (25% of total), followed by other theft (25%) and criminal damage and arson (16.7%). The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced these patterns, as lengthening evenings and the clocks changing could alter community activity rhythms. While violent crime remains a concern in the area, it is 78% below the UK average for this category. Property crime, though lower than the UK rate, shows a nuanced picture: other theft cases were 9% above the national average, suggesting targeted vulnerabilities in this category. The overall low crime rate is consistent with Makeney's character as a smaller built-up area within Amber Valley, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. However, the seasonal context raises questions about how shifting daylight hours and local events might influence crime trends in the coming months.

March 2024 saw significant spikes in specific crime categories, with other theft cases tripling compared to February (1 to 3), while burglary and other crime each increased from zero to one incident. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, represent 200% and 100% growth respectively, warranting closer attention from residents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour cases dropped sharply by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), and public order offences fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), suggesting a potential shift in community dynamics or seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences remained 78% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), indicating a persistent strength in local safety measures or community resilience. The rise in other theft cases, however, may reflect specific vulnerabilities such as unsecured vehicles or retail premises during the spring transition. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with higher foot traffic or during late evenings as daylight hours increase. The data also shows that criminal damage and arson are 31% below the UK average, which could be linked to Makeney's lower population density and reduced commercial activity compared to larger urban centres.

Makeney's March 2024 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents represents a 20.1% decrease from February's 2.9 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 0 crimes per day in March, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the small population of 5,096. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 425 residents, illustrating that the majority of the population remains unaffected by crime. When compared to the UK average, Makeney's safety profile is strikingly positive, with crime rates across nearly all categories well below national benchmarks. This includes an 83% reduction in anti-social behaviour cases compared to the UK average, which may be attributed to the area's smaller size and stronger community networks. However, the 9% increase in other theft cases relative to the UK average highlights a specific area for vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while crime is rare in Makeney, the absolute numbers of incidents in categories like burglary and other crime still represent notable changes from previous months, requiring residents to remain aware of local conditions.