Sutton in Ashfield Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Sutton in Ashfield in November 2023 reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crimes, shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal factors. With a crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents—13.3% above the UK average—the area’s mix of offences highlights a pronounced focus on property-related incidents. Violence and sexual offences (28.5% of total crimes) remain the most frequent category, but property crimes (42.6%) dominate, driven by shoplifting (11.6%) and other theft (11.0%). This pattern may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature, where retail and commercial spaces are likely concentrated, creating opportunities for theft. The seasonal context of November, with its Black Friday shopping period and shorter evenings, likely contributed to increased shoplifting activity, while the end of the festive season may have reduced opportunities for vehicle crime. The rate of anti-social behaviour (13.5%) is slightly above the UK average, reflecting community tensions or environmental factors such as the presence of public spaces where such incidents are more common. Conversely, vehicle crime (2.8%) is 60% below the UK average, due to limited parking areas or effective local policing strategies. The area’s crime picture thus illustrates a combination of factors: the proximity of retail hubs to residential zones, the influence of seasonal shopping activity, and the potential impact of local infrastructure on crime patterns. These dynamics suggest that while Sutton in Ashfield is not an outlier in overall crime rates, its specific mix of offences and the role of local geography in shaping those rates are worth considering for targeted interventions.

November 2023 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one incident—a rare but notable spike. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 57.1% (from 21 to 9), possibly linked to reduced car usage during the month or changes in parking patterns. The crime mix reveals a significant imbalance: property crimes (136) account for 42.6% of total offences, while violent crimes (91) make up 28.5%. This 14.1% disparity highlights a stronger emphasis on property-related offences compared to the UK average, where violent crimes typically dominate. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, is 82% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This gap may reflect the area’s retail density, as Black Friday shopping activity could have amplified opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remains 60% below the UK average, suggesting that local infrastructure or parking arrangements may deter such incidents.

The crime rate in Sutton in Ashfield for November 2023 (8.5 per 1,000 residents) marks a 20.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.6 per 1,000. This reduction suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, though seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the end of the festive shopping period may have contributed. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 11 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while locally relevant, cannot be directly compared to national averages due to the absence of UK-wide daily statistics. Over the course of the month, the monthly exposure rate—1 reported crime for every 118 residents—provides context for residents to gauge their personal risk. When scaled to the area’s population of 37,703, this rate underscores that while crime is present, it remains concentrated in specific categories rather than being evenly distributed across all types of offences. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that the area’s crime profile is distinct from the UK average, with certain types of crime, such as shoplifting, far exceeding national norms.