South Normanton and Pinxton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In South Normanton and Pinxton, the crime rate for August 2024 was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 28% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure translates to a per-capita risk that is lower than the national benchmark, with violent crimes accounting for 42.9% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and public order offences (15.5%). The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—may influence crime patterns, though the area’s relatively low rate suggests effective local management of risks. Violence and sexual offences, at 36 incidents, remain the most prevalent category, but their rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is 7% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the national rate by 31%, contrasts with public order offences, which are 43% above the UK average, indicating a unique challenge in maintaining public spaces. The area’s crime profile reflects a balance between typical urban concerns and local-specific factors, with the absence of major tourist infrastructure meaning seasonal fluctuations are less pronounced than in coastal or resort areas. The relatively low property crime rate—17 incidents (1.2% of total)—further reinforces the area’s safety, though the 150% increase in shoplifting highlights the need for vigilance in retail zones.

August 2024 marked a sharp rise in shoplifting, with incidents surging by 150% to five cases—a stark contrast to the previous month’s two. Bicycle theft and robbery each doubled, increasing from zero to one incident, suggesting a possible shift in criminal focus during the summer. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 80%, from five to one, possibly reflecting reduced traffic or increased security measures. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking divergence: public order offences in August were 43% above the UK average, while violent crimes were 7% below. This mix highlights a combination of local dynamics and national trends. For residents, the 150% increase in shoplifting may signal heightened awareness needed in retail areas, particularly as August is a peak holiday month. The decline in vehicle crime, however, offers a positive note, linked to seasonal patterns or local initiatives.

August 2024 saw a 23.7% decline in the crime rate compared to July, dropping from 7.8 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This decrease positions South Normanton and Pinxton as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with a rate 28% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately three reported crimes, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 169 residents, a statistic that contextualises risk in everyday terms. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which would see one crime for roughly every 123 residents. The drop in vehicle crime by 80%—from five to one incident—suggests a possible reduction in opportunities for such offences, perhaps linked to fewer vehicles on the road during the summer holidays. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 36 violent crimes recorded, the proportion of the population affected remains relatively low, reinforcing the area’s comparative safety.