Makeney Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Makeney during September 2024 reveals a profile distinctly shaped by local dynamics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 58.3% of all reported crimes, a significant proportion that contrasts with the UK average, where such offences make up 47% of the total. This dominance of violent crime over property-related incidents suggests a temporary realignment in criminal activity, possibly linked to the back-to-school season and the onset of darker evenings, which may encourage more indoor or targeted interactions. Other theft and anti-social behaviour followed, contributing 16.7% each to the overall tally, though both remain below the UK averages for their respective categories. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents is 68.8% below the UK average of 7.7, a disparity that underscores Makeney’s relative safety compared to national trends. This low rate may be attributed to the built-up area’s characteristics within Amber Valley, where community cohesion, limited commercial activity, or geographic isolation could act as deterrents to crime. However, the surge in violent offences raises questions about localized factors, such as transient populations or seasonal events, that might temporarily elevate risk. The low property crime rate—particularly burglary, which stood at 0.2 per 1,000—further indicates that the area’s physical environment or economic profile may not align with typical drivers of property-related crime, such as high-value housing or commercial zones. This combination of factors illustrates an area where violent crime, though present, remains far below the UK average, while property crime is exceptionally rare, reflecting a unique balance of social and geographic influences.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 600% increase in violence and sexual offences, jumping from one to seven incidents—a stark contrast to the area’s usual profile. This surge, while still below the UK average by 47%, highlights a significant shift in the crime mix, with violent crime now dominating over property-related offences. Other theft and burglary both rose by 100%, indicating a broader uptick in criminal activity, though these remain well below national averages. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 33.3%, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or community interventions. The proportion of violent crimes (58.3%) far exceeds the UK average for this category, which stands at 47% of all reported crimes. This shift in crime mix—towards violence and away from property crime—suggests a temporary realignment in criminal priorities, possibly influenced by the back-to-school season and the transition into darker evenings.

Makeney's crime rate in September 2024 rose by 71.5% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift in local dynamics. The daily crime count remains effectively zero, with 12 total crimes spread across 30 days—a figure that underscores the area’s overall safety despite the monthly increase. On a population-scaled basis, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 425 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate is exceptionally low compared to broader UK trends, where the average resident faces a significantly higher risk of crime. The population context further highlights the anomaly: with 5,096 residents, the area’s sparse crime numbers suggest a community with strong social cohesion or geographic characteristics that deter criminal activity. However, the surge in violent crimes raises questions about localized factors, such as seasonal transitions or community interactions, that may temporarily elevate risk in specific contexts.