Sutton in Ashfield Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Sutton in Ashfield during June 2024, 10.7 crimes were reported—30.5% higher than the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This rate translates to a resident facing a 1-in-94 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (27.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.2%) and shoplifting (16.2%). These figures align with patterns typical of a built-up area within a larger town, where public spaces and commercial hubs create opportunities for both property and violent crime. June, as the start of summer, likely contributed to increased foot traffic in retail zones, which may have amplified shoplifting incidents. Anti-social behaviour rates, 43% above the UK average, suggest a need for targeted community engagement in public areas. While violent crime remains a concern, the rate of violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000) is only 5% above the UK average, indicating a relatively stable trend compared to other categories. The seasonal context of June—longer evenings and the early phase of summer tourism—may have influenced patterns, though no specific data on tourism activity is available to confirm this connection.

June 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons increased by 80%, rising from 5 to 9 incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This surge, though small in absolute terms, raises questions about local enforcement or community dynamics. Bicycle theft also rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents, potentially linked to increased cycling during warmer weather. Public order offences jumped 32% (25 to 33), a 48% increase above the UK average, which may reflect heightened activity in social spaces during summer. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by two-thirds (6 to 2), and burglary dropped by 36.8% (19 to 12), though the latter remains at the UK average. The shoplifting rate of 1.7 per 1,000—174% above the UK average—highlights a persistent issue in retail areas, with no clear seasonal explanation. These shifts underscore the uneven nature of crime in the area, where some categories fluctuate sharply while others remain stable. For residents, the 174% gap in shoplifting rates offers a concrete insight into local vulnerabilities, suggesting targeted retail security measures may be warranted.

Sutton in Ashfield's crime rate in June 2024 (10.7 per 1,000) was 1.5% lower than the previous month's rate of 10.8, indicating a stable trend over the short term. However, this remains significantly higher than the UK average, with the area's crime profile showing stark disparities. On a daily basis, 13 crimes were reported each day in June—a figure that, while contextually local, highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 94 residents, a statistic that translates to a resident having a 1.06% chance of being directly affected by crime. This rate is higher than the UK average, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. When compared to the population size of 37,703, the area's crime rate suggests a high burden on its residents relative to national benchmarks. The stability in the overall rate, despite sharp fluctuations in specific categories, underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics. While the month-on-month change is minimal, the stark differences from the UK average—especially in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour—suggest that Sutton in Ashfield's crime profile reflects unique local factors, such as the density of retail spaces and the social fabric of its built-up environment.