Carlton in Lindrick Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Shoplifting rates in Carlton in Lindrick during January 2024 were 93% above the UK average, marking a striking deviation from national trends. The area recorded a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents, 1.4% higher than the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a mixed crime profile dominated by violence and sexual offences (14 incidents, 32.6% of total crimes), followed by shoplifting (6 incidents, 14.0%) and anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 14.0%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may partly explain the lower-than-expected levels of outdoor crimes, though the spike in shoplifting suggests other local factors at play. The town’s built-up character within Bassetlaw, a rural district with limited urban infrastructure, could influence crime patterns, though the relatively low overall rate contrasts with the sharp increase in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest single category, were 4% below the UK average, indicating a slightly better performance in this area compared to national benchmarks. The data underscores the need to examine localized pressures, such as retail vulnerabilities or community dynamics, that may drive shoplifting in this area despite its overall modest crime rate.

January 2024 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 3 to 6, a figure that is 93% above the UK average. This surge was accompanied by a 100% rise in bicycle theft, moving from 0 to 1, and a 100% increase in public order offences, which moved from 0 to 1. These jumps contrast with a 50% decrease in vehicle crime, which fell from 2 to 1, and a 14.3% drop in anti-social behaviour, declining from 7 to 6. The crime mix shifted with property crimes (20 incidents) slightly outpacing violent crimes (14 incidents), though the latter still constituted the largest single category. The UK comparison reveals stark contrasts: while shoplifting and anti-social behaviour are significantly above national averages, public order and vehicle crime are below. For residents, the 100% rise in shoplifting—particularly at a time of year when retail footfall is typically low—may signal a need for heightened awareness or targeted interventions in local stores.

Carlton in Lindrick’s crime rate in January 2024 rose sharply from 5.1 per 1,000 in December 2023 to 7.5 per 1,000, marking a 48.2% increase. This monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 133 residents over the course of the month, a figure that, while modest on an individual scale, highlights the volatility of crime trends in this area. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately one crime per day in January, a rate that, when scaled to the population, underscores the uneven distribution of risk across different crime categories. The population context—5,708 residents—means that each resident faced a 0.075% chance of being a victim in January, a probability that is 1.4% higher than the UK average but varies significantly by crime type. For instance, while shoplifting and anti-social behaviour present elevated risks, vehicle crime and public order offences are comparatively lower. This disparity suggests that local factors, such as the proximity of retail outlets or community engagement efforts, may influence specific crime types more than others, even within a small built-up area.