Annesley Woodhouse Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Annesley Woodhouse recorded a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The most significant contributor to the area’s crime profile was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.5% of all reported incidents—17 in total. This category alone exceeded the UK average for its type by 17%, highlighting a notable divergence in local patterns. Anti-social behaviour followed with 21.2% of all crimes, while public order offences made up 9.1%. The seasonal context of September, with its return to academic routines and the draw of university freshers, may have influenced these trends. As nights draw in and social activity shifts from open spaces to more confined areas, the concentration of violent incidents could reflect increased interactions in public venues or late-night settings. The relatively low rate of property crimes—only 4 in total—suggests that the area’s built-up nature, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may not be as prone to theft as larger urban centres. However, the sharp rise in possession of weapons, drugs, and burglary offences from zero to one incident each in September indicates a potential area for local focus. These increases, though limited in number, could signal emerging patterns worth monitoring, particularly in relation to the transition period of September. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the need to balance awareness of local spikes with the broader context of the area’s comparative safety.

September 2023 saw a sharp 100% increase in possession of weapons, drugs, and burglary offences compared to August, marking three categories that rose from zero to one incident each. This shift may partly explain the 6.5% overall rate increase from the previous month, though violent crimes remained the dominant category, accounting for 51.5% of all reported incidents. Violent crimes in Annesley Woodhouse were 17% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast to other categories such as other theft, which were 33% below the UK rate. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school and university freshers—may contribute to increased social interactions in public spaces, influencing the rise in weapons-related incidents. Residents might find the 33% drop in other thefts (from 3 to 2 incidents) a point of interest, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic theft during this period.

Annesley Woodhouse's crime rate in September 2023 rose 6.5% from the previous month, moving from 5.8 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with the seasonal rhythm of September, which sees the transition from summer to autumn—a period often marked by heightened social activity as schools and universities resume. Locally, this translates to 1 reported crime per day on average, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents within a built-up area. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 161 residents illustrates the relatively sparse distribution of incidents across the community. This stands in contrast to larger urban centres where higher population density might lead to more frequent, but sometimes lower-severity, crime patterns. The data suggests that while the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the month-on-month shift warrants attention to local factors such as increased foot traffic or seasonal events that could influence crime dynamics.