Annesley Woodhouse Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Annesley Woodhouse, accounting for 75% of the 16 reported crimes in September 2024. At 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 61% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity. This stark contrast with national trends suggests factors unique to the built-up area within Ashfield may be contributing to the safety record. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may influence patterns, with increased social activity driving some incidents. However, the area’s crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average across all categories: violence and sexual offences (12% below), criminal damage and arson (29% below), and burglary (35% below). Shoplifting—typically linked to retail environments—occurred at 71% below the UK average, indicating that the area’s local retail presence may not be a primary driver of such crimes. The low prevalence of property crimes (25% of total incidents) further reinforces the area’s focus on violent offences as the dominant category. This contrast with national data underscores the importance of local context, as Annesley Woodhouse’s crime picture appears shaped by factors such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics distinct from the UK average. The seasonal transition in September, with shorter evenings and the start of academic terms, may also play a role in the distribution of violent incidents, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further analysis.

September 2024 saw a 7.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 13 to 12 incidents, despite the month’s typical seasonal pressures. This decline contrasts with increases in burglary (+100%) and shoplifting (+100%), both rising from zero to one incident each. The violent crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 12% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent gap in this category. Conversely, criminal damage and arson (0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) are both significantly below national rates, with the latter at 35% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity, though the small numbers mean interpretation must remain cautious. Residents may find the 71% below-average rate for shoplifting particularly notable, as it implies the area’s retail environment is not a hotspot for such crimes. The absence of property crimes in previous months, followed by their reappearance in September, could indicate sporadic incidents rather than an emerging trend. This data underscores the need for nuanced analysis, as the interplay between seasonal factors and local conditions remains complex.

The crime rate in Annesley Woodhouse fell from 5.3 per 1,000 in August 2024 to 3.0 per 1,000 in September, a 42.8% decrease. This decline aligns with the broader trend of lower crime rates compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in September, a figure that, while low, may prompt reflection on the frequency of incidents in a community of 5,322 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 333 residents, illustrating the relatively rare nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. This monthly exposure statistic provides a tangible sense of scale for residents, emphasizing the area’s safety record. When contextualized within the population, the 16 total crimes reported in September represent a small fraction of the community’s daily interactions, reinforcing the low likelihood of encountering crime. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the potential impact of local factors—such as community policing, socio-economic conditions, or demographic characteristics—that may contribute to the area’s consistently lower crime rates. While causation, the sustained gap from national figures suggests systemic differences in crime prevention or reporting practices.