Creswell Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Creswell recorded 61 crimes across a population of 5,211 residents, translating to 1.17 crimes per 100 people. This rate of 11.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 37.6% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a significant divergence from national trends. The most prevalent offences were violence and sexual offences (31.2% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (21.3%), and other theft (8.2%), with the first two categories showing marked disparities compared to UK averages. The start of summer may have influenced some patterns, such as the 38.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, potentially linked to increased daylight hours or community activity. However, anti-social behaviour remained high, at 69% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in managing public order. Other theft, while lower than violence, still exceeded the UK rate by 54%, indicating a need for targeted measures in property-related crimes. The crime mix highlights a local profile distinct from the national average, with specific categories—such as possession of weapons and other crime—showing starkly elevated rates. These findings underscore the importance of context-specific strategies to address Creswell's unique crime dynamics, which may be shaped by its built-up character and local demographics.

June 2023 saw sharp increases in possession of weapons (+200%), drugs (+100%), and other crime (+100%) compared to May, reflecting emerging concerns in these categories. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by two-thirds, and violence and sexual offences fell by 38.7%, possibly linked to seasonal shifts or targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.5 per 1,000, remains 69% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in community disorder. Other crime, with a staggering 433% above the UK average, underscores the need for focused attention on unclassified offences. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local dynamics and broader patterns, with some categories showing unexpected resilience or decline.

Creswell's crime rate in June 2023 fell to 11.7 per 1,000 residents, a 29.0% drop from the previous month's 16.5 per 1,000. This decline suggests a temporary shift in local patterns. above the UK average. Locally, the monthly figure translates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day—a pace that, over the course of the month, equates to one crime for every 85 residents. This daily context helps residents gauge the frequency of incidents in their immediate environment. While the overall rate is lower than May, the crime mix reveals persistent challenges in specific categories, such as anti-social behaviour and violence, which remain significantly above UK averages. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the drop, the area's crime profile continues to diverge from national trends, particularly in violent and disorder-related offences.