Annesley Woodhouse Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Annesley Woodhouse, a built-up area within Ashfield, recorded 24 crimes in March 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—41.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, when contextualised against the area's population of 5,322, translates to roughly one reported crime for every 222 residents over the course of the month. The crime profile reveals a mix of property and violent offences, with anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences each accounting for 25% of total incidents. The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced these patterns, as longer evenings and the shift in clocks could alter community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, is 5% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to this trend. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences—1.1 per 1,000—stand 59% below the UK rate, reflecting the area's character as a relatively stable, low-density built-up environment. The presence of criminal damage and arson (0.8 per 1,000) is 38% above the UK average, a contrast that may be linked to specific local vulnerabilities, such as older infrastructure or limited community engagement in prevention efforts. These figures underscore the importance of tailoring local strategies to the area's unique needs, balancing routine policing with targeted interventions where crime rates diverge from national norms.

March 2024 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, with four incidents reported—a jump from zero in February. This spike may reflect the area's proximity to commuter routes, where vehicle-related offences often rise during seasonal transitions. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 50%, from 12 to 6, a shift consistent with the start of the spring term in local schools, which may reduce opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 20%, reaching six incidents, linked to increased social activity as evenings lengthen. Vehicle crime in the area is 70% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), while shoplifting remains 34% below the UK rate (0.6 per 1,000). These variations highlight the need for targeted local strategies, as the area's crime profile diverges from national trends in specific categories.

Annesley Woodhouse's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 7.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as the transition to spring may have influenced community activity patterns and policing focus. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the overall rate in terms of local frequency. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 222 residents—an indicator that, while not negligible, sits well below the UK average. This ratio provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime in Annesley Woodhouse remains comparatively low. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's status as a relatively safe built-up environment within Ashfield, where crime remains a rare but not absent aspect of daily life.