Sutton in Ashfield Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sutton in Ashfield’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.3% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the area, though the breakdown of crime types reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.9% of all reported incidents, significantly exceeding the UK average for this category. Shoplifting followed closely at 11.8% of total crimes, again outpacing national levels, while anti-social behaviour — the third most common category — fell 23% below the UK average. These disparities reflect the area’s unique characteristics: as a built-up district within Ashfield, its proximity to retail hubs may contribute to shoplifting trends, while the presence of schools and universities could influence patterns of violence. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, with September marking the transition from summer holidays to term time, affecting both youth-related offences and broader community dynamics. The data also highlights a stark contrast in property crime rates, with burglary and vehicle crime both below the UK average — a trend linked to the area’s lower population density and reduced foot traffic compared to major urban centres. While the overall rate remains elevated, the fluctuating nature of specific categories suggests that localised factors, such as community engagement initiatives or seasonal shifts, may have a measurable impact on crime trends. This month’s statistics, therefore, illustrate a combination of demographic patterns, geographic context, and temporal influences, all of which require careful consideration in any analysis of the area’s crime profile.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences increasing by 50% compared to August, rising from 8 to 12 incidents. This spike, while modest in absolute terms, places drug crimes at 0.3 per 1,000 residents — 25% above the UK average. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by 75%, dropping from 4 to 1, a decrease that may reflect heightened community vigilance during the early university term. Anti-social behaviour also declined sharply by 62.8%, from 94 to 35 incidents, suggesting a possible correlation with seasonal changes as evenings grow shorter. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 37.9% of all crimes — 26% above the UK average. This mix of increases and decreases illustrates a dynamic local landscape, where certain categories like shoplifting (11.8% of total crimes, 47% above UK average) persist as challenges despite broader declines in other areas.

Sutton in Ashfield’s crime rate in September 2024 fell by 25% compared to August, declining from 11.7 to 8.8 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with seasonal shifts, as the return to school and university term begins, potentially reducing opportunities for certain offences. On a daily basis, 11 crimes were reported over the 30 days, averaging 3.67 per day. This figure contextualises the pace of incidents, though it remains a local metric without a national comparator. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 114 residents, a measure that reflects the area’s population density and the distribution of incidents. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the month-on-month drop suggests a trend towards stability. The population context further highlights that 37,703 residents were exposed to crime at a rate 14.3% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted local interventions without overgeneralising the area’s profile.