Annesley Woodhouse Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 205 residents in Annesley Woodhouse, one crime was reported during February 2024—a rate of 4.9 per 1,000 people, 31.0% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per 29 days, placing the area well within the safer end of national comparisons. The crime profile reveals a stark contrast between violent and property offences: violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.2% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.2%) and criminal damage and arson (19.2%). This distribution suggests a community grappling with interpersonal tensions and property-related disputes, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. Seasonal factors may play a role in shaping these patterns, as February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—could contribute to increased indoor conflicts and a potential focus on local disputes. The area’s built-up character within Ashfield, likely influenced by its proximity to urban amenities and community hubs, may also shape the nature of reported crimes, with anti-social behaviour and violence more prevalent in densely populated areas. While property crimes such as other theft and criminal damage remain within UK averages, the sharp rise in violent offences underscores the need for targeted community engagement strategies to address underlying tensions.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 140% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 12 incidents—a stark shift compared to the previous month. This surge, though still below the UK average for the category by 8%, highlights a significant local concern. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 54.5%, from 11 to 5, suggesting a possible reduction in public disturbances during the winter months. The category of criminal damage and arson, however, stood out as 67% above the UK average, with 5 reported incidents—a figure that may reflect local factors such as property maintenance issues or seasonal neglect. Drugs-related offences doubled from 0 to 1, indicating a potential shift in local criminal activity patterns. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Annesley Woodhouse, where a single month can reveal contrasting trends. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in violence: with 12 incidents reported, this represents a significant portion of the area’s total crime count and may warrant closer attention from local authorities and community groups.

Annesley Woodhouse’s February 2024 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 16.0% decrease from January’s 5.8 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one crime per 29 days—a figure that, while not negligible, places the area well below the UK average when scaled to local conditions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 205 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the national average but may still raise concerns for residents in specific areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, the overall rate remains in line with a safer-than-average profile for a built-up area. This contrast becomes clearer when considering that the UK’s average rate includes a broader mix of urban and rural crime patterns, whereas Annesley Woodhouse’s concentrated built-up nature may naturally lead to different distribution dynamics. For a resident, the monthly exposure figure of 1 in 205 offers a concrete sense of risk, though the spikes in certain categories—particularly violence—suggest that targeted interventions may be necessary to maintain this downward trajectory.