Nuthall and Watnall Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Nuthall and Watnall, just 3.2 crimes were reported in December 2023 — a figure that translates to a 55.6% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective reveals a community where the risk of personal harm or property loss is markedly lower than the national norm. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (27.3% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.2%) and other theft (12.1%). These figures align with the area’s character as a low-density built-up zone, where the absence of major retail hubs or nightlife venues likely curtails opportunities for theft and public disorder. Seasonal factors may also play a role: the Christmas shopping peak, combined with dark evenings and empty homes over the holidays, could have contributed to the 40% drop in violence and sexual offences compared to November. However, the 66% gap between the area’s violent crime rate and the UK average suggests a broader cultural or environmental factor at work, linked to the community’s compact size and strong social cohesion. The relatively low incidence of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.2 per 1,000) further underscores the area’s safety profile, with both categories well below UK averages by 78% and 64% respectively. While the spike in possession of weapons (0.4 per 1,000, 567% above the UK average) raises questions, its small absolute scale means it has limited impact on the overall crime picture. This data illustrates a place where the everyday risk of crime is minimal, with the majority of incidents falling into categories that are either rare or easily mitigated through community engagement.

December 2023 saw sharp shifts in crime patterns, with other crime increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and possession of weapons doubling (from 2 to 4). These spikes, while small in absolute terms, may partly reflect seasonal dynamics such as increased alcohol consumption during the festive period. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50% compared to November, likely due to reduced traffic and more homes being unoccupied over the holidays. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents is 66% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the 567% surge in possession of weapons compared to the national rate of 0.1 per 1,000. This disparity illustrates how specific categories can diverge from overall trends, with anti-social behaviour (21.2% of total crimes) and other theft (12.1%) remaining below UK averages by 25% and 32% respectively. For residents, the 40% decrease in violence and sexual offences from November to December offers a tangible indicator of improved safety during the holiday season.

In December 2023, Nuthall and Watnall recorded a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 19.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.0. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with crime levels 55.6% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day across 31 days, a figure that translates to a local resident having a 1-in-313 chance of being directly affected by a crime over the course of the month. The population-scaled perspective underscores the rarity of crime here: for every 1,000 people, only three crimes occur annually, compared to the UK average of 72. This contrast highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to crime, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 66% below the UK average. While the drop in vehicle crime by 50% may reflect reduced travel during the holiday season, the consistent underperformance relative to national rates suggests a broader pattern of safety that persists beyond seasonal fluctuations.