Creswell Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Creswell in January 2024 reveals a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences dominating at 46.8% of the total 47 reported incidents. At 9.0 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 21.6% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences (22 incidents), is 62% higher than the UK average, suggesting local factors that may amplify risk in this built-up area. Shoplifting, at 1.2 per 1,000, is 111% above the national rate, potentially linked to the area's retail infrastructure or seasonal fluctuations. Public order offences also surged, contributing 10.6% of total crimes, a figure 108% above the UK average. This pattern may be influenced by the post-holiday period, when reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours could create conditions conducive to disorder. The seasonal context of January—marked by colder weather, limited daylight, and post-Christmas retail activity—likely contributes to this dynamic, though further analysis is needed to confirm causal links. The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with typical urban patterns, where property crime often dominates in areas with high retail or commercial activity. This inversion may indicate unique social or economic pressures within Creswell that require targeted interventions.

January 2024 saw a stark shift in crime composition, with violent crimes (22 incidents) outpacing property crimes (13) by a significant margin. This imbalance, with violent crime contributing 46.8% of the total, contrasts sharply with the UK average where violent crime accounts for 62% of incidents. The most notable increase was in public order offences, which rose 150% from 2 to 5 incidents—a jump that may reflect heightened tensions during the post-holiday period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped 72.7% to 3 incidents, a decline that could be linked to reduced public activity during shorter winter days. Violent crime rates in Creswell were 62% above the UK average, while shoplifting incidents were 111% above the national rate, indicating specific vulnerabilities in retail security. These figures offer residents a concrete understanding of where to focus local safety efforts.

Creswell's crime rate in January 2024 rose 11.9% from the previous month's 8.1 per 1,000 to 9.0 per 1,000, marking a continued upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two reported crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, offers context for residents assessing risk. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 111 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when considered alongside the area's population of 5,211, highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the community size. This rate is higher than the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, but the comparison section focuses on local context rather than national benchmarks. The increase in violent crimes, which now account for 46.8% of all incidents, suggests a shift in crime patterns that may reflect seasonal factors or local dynamics, though further analysis is needed to confirm causality.