Great Notley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a slight upward trend in Great Notley’s crime rate, rising from 3.0 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. below the UK average. This overall rate, while a 9.1% increase compared to the previous month, is still a testament to the built-up area’s relative safety. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.2% of total incidents (7 cases), followed by other theft (20.8%) and shoplifting (12.5%). These figures align with seasonal patterns, as November’s darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night may have contributed to an uptick in violent incidents and anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s performance against the UK average is striking: violence and sexual offences in Great Notley were 61% below the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000, while shoplifting was 27% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This suggests that local factors, such as community policing or socioeconomic conditions, may be playing a role in keeping certain crime types at bay. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and criminal damage and arson (0.1 per 1,000) further highlight the area’s distinct profile, which differs from more densely populated or economically disadvantaged regions where these categories are typically more prevalent. The month’s context—Black Friday shopping, which could drive shoplifting, and the potential for increased public order issues during Bonfire Night—adds nuance to the data, indicating that seasonal and event-driven factors may have influenced the rise in certain categories. Despite these fluctuations, the overall picture remains one of relative safety, with Great Notley’s crime rate continuing to outperform the UK average in most categories.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and public order offences doubling (from 1 to 2). These increases, combined with a 40% rise in violence and sexual offences, highlight shifts in the crime mix that may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, as did vehicle crime, suggesting fewer opportunities for such offences during the month. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the rise in anti-social behaviour is a specific concern for residents. For example, the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour—a category that includes disturbances like noise complaints and vandalism—could indicate heightened tensions during the busy holiday season. This contrast between rising and falling categories underscores the complexity of local crime patterns, with some areas of the built-up area experiencing more pressure than others.

The crime rate in Great Notley rose by 9.1% from 3.0 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 compared to the previous month. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, approximately one crime was reported each day in Great Notley during November, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s overall security. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means that one resident in every 308 experienced a reported crime during the month—a rate that underscores the relative safety of the built-up area. This context is particularly relevant for residents and visitors, as it illustrates that even with the month-on-month rise, the likelihood of encountering crime remains markedly lower than the national average. The low daily crime count also suggests that incidents are sporadic rather than concentrated, which may be influenced by local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies.