Selston Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For Selston's 6,489 residents, November 2024 saw 52 crimes reported — a rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 5.3% above the UK average of 7.6. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, highlights the relative pressure on local policing and community safety measures. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (25% of total), shoplifting (21.2%), and anti-social behaviour (15.4%), with the latter two categories showing stark divergence from UK averages. Shoplifting, in particular, surged to 146% above the national rate, a discrepancy that may be linked to the area's retail presence and the timing of Black Friday sales. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, though still a significant concern, fell by 38.1% compared to the previous month — a decline that may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and reduced social activity during November. The presence of anti-social behaviour at 15.4% of total crimes, 8% above the UK average, suggests ongoing challenges in community management, exacerbated by the transition between autumn and winter. The overall crime rate, while slightly elevated compared to national benchmarks, shows a positive trajectory with the 8.8% month-on-month decrease, indicating that local efforts to address crime may be bearing fruit. However, the sharp increase in possession of weapons — 900% above the UK average — raises concerns about the availability of illicit items and the potential for escalation in violent incidents. These patterns, when viewed alongside the seasonal context of November — with its dark evenings and festive shopping period — suggest a combination of environmental factors and local dynamics that will require continued monitoring.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with shoplifting increasing by 57.1% to 11 incidents — 146% above the UK average. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in possession of weapons (from 0 to 4 cases), suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity. Conversely, violent crimes dropped by 38.1% (from 21 to 13), potentially reflecting seasonal changes or the impact of local initiatives. The data also reveals a stark contrast in UK comparisons: while shoplifting and weapons possession far exceed national averages, burglary and drug-related crimes are 35% and 23% below UK levels respectively. For residents, the sharp increase in shoplifting — a 57.1% month-on-month rise — may signal heightened pressure on local businesses during the Black Friday shopping period, a seasonal factor likely contributing to this trend.

Selston's crime rate in November 2024 (8.0 per 1,000 residents) marks an 8.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.8 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly two crimes reported per day across Selston's 6,489 residents — a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 125 residents, a ratio that places Selston's monthly exposure in context against its population size. This rate, though slightly above the UK average, shows a marked improvement compared to the prior month, suggesting potential shifts in local dynamics or the effectiveness of recent policing efforts. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate remains elevated compared to the UK average, the decrease from the previous month indicates a measurable reduction in the frequency of reported crimes.