Eastwood Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Eastwood's September 2023 crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 21.2% increase over the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a deviation that highlights the area's distinct profile. The breakdown of crimes revealed that violence and sexual offences (26.2% of total incidents) and anti-social behaviour (26.2%) were the most prevalent categories, each contributing significantly to the overall rate. While violence and sexual offences were 9% below the UK average for this category, anti-social behaviour was 87% above, a contrast that may reflect local dynamics such as the proximity to educational institutions and the seasonal return of students. Shoplifting, at 2.0 per 1,000, was 257% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting a strong correlation with retail activity and the influence of transient populations during the university freshers' period. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings—may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The area's built-up nature within Broxtowe likely amplifies such trends, as urban environments often see higher concentrations of certain crime types. Despite these figures, the overall rate remains within the range of other similarly sized built-up areas, though the extreme deviation in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour underscores the need for targeted interventions.

September 2023 saw a 100% increase in both theft from the person and bicycle theft, with one incident each reported for the first time this year. This spike follows a trend observed in late summer months, possibly linked to the return of students and increased foot traffic in local areas. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 41.2%, from 34 to 48 incidents, a shift that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which is 9% lower. Shoplifting remained high, with 38 incidents recorded—257% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This stark deviation may be tied to the area's retail presence and the seasonal influx of university students. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 87.5%, from eight to one incident, a decline that could reflect reduced parking activity or improved security measures in local car parks.

Eastwood's crime rate in September 2023 rose to 9.7 per 1,000 residents, a 3.4% increase from the previous month's 9.3 per 1,000. This places the area within a 21.2% range above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a position that has persisted despite fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of six reported crimes per day, reflecting the density of incidents in a built-up area within Broxtowe. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 104 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. The population of 18,970 means that individual risk is spread across a relatively compact community, though the concentration of certain crime types—such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting—suggests specific hotspots or patterns that may warrant closer examination by local authorities.