Eastwood Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Eastwood's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 9.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 23.7% above the UK average of 7.6. This elevated rate reflects a combination of local dynamics and seasonal factors, with anti-social behaviour (26.8% of all crimes) and shoplifting (19.0%) dominating the crime profile. The area's built-up character within Broxtowe, combined with its proximity to retail hubs and community spaces, likely contributes to these patterns. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.5 per 1,000, is 125% above the UK average, a figure consistent with the area's high population density and the pressures of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday. Shoplifting. from October, remains 161% above the UK average, potentially driven by the presence of high-footfall retail areas and the timing of late-year shopping promotions. The dominance of property crimes (72 incidents, 40.2% of total) over violent crimes (45 incidents, 25.1%) aligns with the area's characteristics as a commuter-focused built-up zone, where theft from shops and vehicles may be more prevalent than interpersonal violence. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, colder weather, and community events—likely amplifies tensions in public spaces, contributing to the rise in public order offences. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high concentrations of retail activity and during evenings when visibility is reduced.

November 2024 saw a 33.3% increase in public order offences, rising from 6 to 8 incidents. This surge, occurring during Bonfire Night and amid Black Friday shopping activity, likely reflects heightened community gatherings and alcohol-related incidents in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 15.4% (39 to 45), a troubling trend that may be linked to the transition from autumn evenings to darker winter conditions, which can reduce visibility and increase opportunities for predatory behaviour. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 46.9% (64 to 34), possibly due to reduced foot traffic following Black Friday's peak, though this decline contrasts with the 161% above-UK-average rate for this category. Anti-social behaviour remains a critical concern, with 26.8% of all crimes (48 incidents) and 125% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in managing community tensions during seasonal events.

Eastwood's crime rate in November 2024 (9.4 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 20.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.8 per 1,000. This decline contrasts with the area's 23.7% above-average position relative to the UK's 7.6 per 1,000. Locally, 179 crimes were reported over 30 days, equating to approximately 6 crimes per day. This daily figure, while consistent with the area's built-up nature, highlights the concentration of incidents in a relatively small population of 18,970. Over the course of November, one crime was reported for roughly every 106 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the need for vigilance during peak activity periods. The drop from October suggests seasonal factors—such as the end of October's Halloween-related events—may have temporarily reduced crime, though the overall rate remains elevated compared to national benchmarks.