Ashfield Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Ashfield during July 2024 reveals a distinct profile shaped by the area's seasonal and social dynamics. With a crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents, the area exceeds the UK average by 16.7%, highlighting a need for targeted policing strategies. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (30.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (22.7%), and shoplifting (15.5%)—illustrate an environment where public disorder and retail-related incidents dominate. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.0 per 1,000, are 5% above the UK average, consistent with the summer season's impact on public spaces and nightlife. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.2 per 1,000, is 52% above the UK average, likely reflecting the area's mix of urban and semi-rural zones, where festivals and events may amplify disorder. Shoplifting, at 1.5 per 1,000, is 121% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 0.7 per 1,000, pointing to high foot traffic in retail hubs. This imbalance between property and violent crime suggests a focus on commercial and social venues rather than residential areas. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, open schools, and festivals—may contribute to the elevated levels of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, as increased visitor numbers and extended outdoor activity create opportunities for such crimes. The data also shows that public order offences are 22% below the UK average, due to effective community policing in public spaces. These patterns, when considered alongside the area's character as a mixed-use local authority with both urban and suburban elements, provide insight into the underlying factors shaping Ashfield's crime profile.

July 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Theft from the person increased by 120%, rising from 5 to 11 incidents, a sharp rise that may reflect heightened outdoor activity during the summer. Other crime also surged by 107.4%, with incidents doubling from 27 to 56, suggesting potential shifts in criminal focus or reporting patterns. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 69.2%, dropping from 13 to 4, possibly due to reduced cycling during warmer weather or increased security measures. Anti-social behaviour remains the second most common crime, at 22.7% of total incidents, 52% above the UK average, consistent with the area's summer event calendar. Shoplifting, at 15.5% of total crimes, is 121% above the UK average, likely driven by retail activity during the peak tourist season. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic interplay between local conditions and crime trends.

Ashfield's crime rate in July 2024 rose to 9.8 per 1,000 residents, an 8.4% increase from the previous month's 9.0 per 1,000. This places the area 16.7% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Ashfield recorded approximately 41 crimes per day in July, reflecting a consistent level of activity over the 31-day period. When scaled to the area's population of 129,572, this means one crime occurred for roughly every 102 residents over the course of the month. The monthly exposure figure highlights the density of incidents relative to the population, though it does not capture the distribution of crime types across different neighbourhoods. The increase in overall crime rate may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as the peak of the summer tourist season and extended public events, which can influence both the volume and nature of reported incidents.