Annesley Woodhouse Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

May 2024 marked a continued period of relative safety for Annesley Woodhouse, with a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This trend aligns with the area's built-up, possibly suburban character, where crime rates tend to be lower than in densely populated urban centres. Violence and sexual offences remained the most significant category, accounting for 35.1% of all crimes, though this rate was 15% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 32.4% of reported incidents, a figure that is 59% above the national average, suggesting a localised challenge in managing community disturbances. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributed to the rise in public order offences, which doubled compared to the previous month. However, this increase was offset by a 50% decline in burglary and a 25% reduction in anti-social behaviour, indicating potential effectiveness in local crime prevention strategies. The low rate of property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, which were both below UK averages, further underscores the area's generally lower risk profile compared to national benchmarks. This data suggests that while Annesley Woodhouse faces unique challenges in managing anti-social behaviour, its overall crime profile remains comparatively stable, possibly due to its smaller population and the influence of seasonal factors on crime patterns.

May 2024 saw a sharp increase in robbery, jumping from zero to one incident—a 100% rise—though this remains a rare occurrence. Public order offences also doubled, rising from three to six, a trend consistent with longer evenings and increased socialising during May's bank holidays. Conversely, burglary fell by 50%, from two to one, possibly reflecting heightened community awareness or seasonal changes in property activity. Anti-social behaviour, while still the second most common crime, decreased by 25% compared to April, suggesting a temporary reduction in incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 35.1% of all crimes, but this rate was 15% below the UK average. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 100% to two incidents, a figure that is 38% below the UK average, indicating a combination of local retail patterns and crime trends.

Annesley Woodhouse's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 9.7% decrease from the previous month's 7.7 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a continued period of relative safety compared to April, though seasonal factors may influence this shift. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its built-up, possibly suburban character. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for approximately every 144 residents, a figure that contextualises the rate within the local population. This monthly aggregate does not account for daily fluctuations, but it provides a baseline for residents to gauge their likelihood of encountering crime. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 16.7% gap below the UK average, the area's crime profile remains distinct due to its smaller size and lower population density compared to larger urban centres.