Annesley Woodhouse Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

January 2026 saw Annesley Woodhouse's crime rate climb to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 17.6% deficit to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects an 11.2% increase from December 2025, with violent crimes accounting for 60% of all incidents. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—18 cases, or 3.4 per 1,000—marks a 36% increase above the UK average for this category, a discrepancy that may be linked to the area's built-up character within Ashfield, where community interactions and limited public spaces could amplify tensions. Anti-social behaviour (4 cases) and other crime (3 cases) followed, though the latter category showed a 275% increase above the UK average, an outlier that may reflect data anomalies or specific local circumstances. Seasonal context suggests that post-holiday periods typically see reduced retail activity and fewer outdoor crimes, yet the sharp rise in violent offences defies this pattern. The absence of significant property crime increases—burglary, criminal damage, and bicycle theft all remained below UK averages—contrasts with the surge in violent incidents, a trend that could be connected to factors such as seasonal isolation or unmet social needs during colder months. While the overall crime rate remains relatively low, the concentration of violent crimes and sudden emergence of other crime categories highlight areas requiring targeted community engagement and policing strategies.

Violent crimes surged to 18 incidents in January 2026, marking a 60% share of total crimes and a 36% increase above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This spike, despite the post-holiday season typically seeing reduced outdoor activity, may reflect shifts in local patterns or unmet demand for services during colder weather. Three crime types—burglary, bicycle theft, and other theft—each saw 100% month-on-month increases from zero to one incident, a statistical anomaly that could indicate either data collection irregularities or emerging trends requiring closer monitoring. Anti-social behaviour, at 4 incidents (13.3% of total), remained 14% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community structures may be effective in curbing such offences. Residents should note that while overall crime remains below the UK average, the rise in violent crimes and sudden emergence of property crimes warrants awareness of personal safety measures.

Annesley Woodhouse's crime rate rose 11.2% from 5.1 per 1,000 in December 2025 to 5.6 per 1,000 in January 2026, marking the first monthly increase in the past year. This brings the area's rate closer to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000.6% below. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in January, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,322 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 177 residents, a ratio that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the importance of vigilance in community spaces. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's relatively low crime rate is maintained despite the recent uptick in specific categories like violence and other crime, which have seen sharp increases. These figures should be contextualised against the area's character as a built-up district within Ashfield, where community cohesion and local policing may play a role in mitigating broader crime trends.