Sutton in Ashfield Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sutton in Ashfield’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 10.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 28.6% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure, while not extreme, signals a concerning trend in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.2% of all incidents, a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 that is 16% above the UK average. This may be linked to the area’s seasonal context: longer evenings and bank holidays in May could have increased outdoor socialising, contributing to a rise in violent incidents. Shoplifting, at 2.1 per 1,000 (19.1% of total crimes), is 228% above the UK average, suggesting that local retail hubs remain hotspots for such activity. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.7 per 1,000 (15.7% of total crimes), is 17% above the UK average, reflecting the area’s mixed-use character, where residential and commercial zones intersect. These patterns are consistent with the broader trends observed in similar built-up areas, where increased foot traffic and the absence of summer tourist influx may create conditions ripe for property-related crimes. The seasonal shift in May—warmer weather, extended daylight hours, and the approach of the Easter bank holiday—likely contributed to a more active public sphere, which, while positive for community life, may have inadvertently increased opportunities for crime.

May 2024 saw a sharp rise in robbery, with incidents doubling from zero to six—a 100% increase. Bicycle theft and theft from the person also doubled, highlighting vulnerabilities in personal safety during warmer evenings. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 41.7% (12 to 7), possibly linked to reduced car usage during bank holidays or increased patrols. The area’s shoplifting rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 228% above the UK average, a stark figure that may reflect the town’s retail presence and the seasonal surge in outdoor socialising. Anti-social behaviour. (77 to 64), still remains 17% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in community engagement and public order management.

Sutton in Ashfield's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 10.8 per 1,000 residents, a 7.3% increase from 10.1 per 1,000 in April. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 92 residents. Daily crime activity averaged 13 incidents per day, a figure that, while localised, underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces. When contextualised against the area’s population of 37,703, the 10.8 rate places the built-up area significantly above the UK average, but the monthly exposure metric offers a tangible frame for residents: in any given month, the likelihood of encountering crime is approximately 1.08% (1 in 92). This rate, though not alarmingly high, reflects a consistent upward trend in specific crime categories that demand closer attention.