Annesley Woodhouse Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Annesley Woodhouse’s crime rate in August 2024 was 5.3 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000—a 35.4% gap. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category, accounting for 46.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 32.1%. This profile contrasts with the UK average, where public order and criminal damage are more prevalent. The built-up area’s lower crime rate may reflect its relatively compact, possibly residential character, though the seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—introduces variables such as increased tourism and empty homes, which could influence burglary risks. However, August saw a 50% drop in public order offences, linked to reduced foot traffic during holidays. Anti-social behaviour, while rising by 28.6%, remains below the UK average for this category. The area’s low overall rate suggests a stable environment, though the 100% increase in other theft and possession of weapons highlights the need for vigilance in personal security. These trends align with broader patterns in similar built-up areas, where seasonal fluctuations and local demographics play key roles in shaping crime profiles.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in August 2024 was the 100% increase in other theft and possession of weapons, both rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, marks a notable departure from previous months. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, from four to two, a decline consistent with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, when empty homes may reduce opportunities for such crimes. Violent crimes also dropped by 18.8%, from 16 to 13, though this remains the most common category, accounting for 46.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour, which rose by 28.6%, was 18% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, a contrast to the area’s generally lower crime profile. Residents may find the 100% increase in other theft particularly relevant, as it highlights a potential vulnerability in personal property security during the summer months.

August 2024 saw a 15.2% drop in the area’s crime rate compared to July, falling from 6.2 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions Annesley Woodhouse well below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a gap of 35.4%. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in August, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,322. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 190 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population, the 28 total crimes represent a manageable burden for residents, though the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in other theft and possession of weapons—suggests evolving patterns that warrant attention. These figures contrast with the UK-wide average, where higher rates of public order and criminal damage are more common, highlighting Annesley Woodhouse’s distinct profile.