Annfield Plain Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,011 residents, Annfield Plain recorded 64 crimes in October 2024, translating to a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 people—1.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure places the area in a relatively stable position compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.3% of all reported incidents (29 cases), significantly above the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.2% of the total (11 cases), and shoplifting accounted for 10.9% (7 cases). These figures suggest a community where interpersonal conflicts and minor thefts are prevalent, potentially influenced by the area's built-up nature and proximity to retail hubs. Seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween may have contributed to the observed trends, with shoplifting incidents likely linked to increased foot traffic and festive activity. The relatively low rate of burglary (1 case, 1.6% of total crimes) contrasts with the UK average, indicating that property crime is not a dominant concern in this area. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in violent and anti-social crime, while the lower burglary rate may reflect effective community policing or environmental design features that deter such incidents.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with shoplifting increasing by 75% (4 to 7 incidents) and anti-social behaviour rising by 57.1% (7 to 11 incidents). These increases may partly explain the higher-than-UK-average rates for shoplifting (25% above) and anti-social behaviour (9% above). Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 54.5% (from 11 to 5 incidents), a drop that could reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity as autumn progresses. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, decreased by 9.4% (from 32 to 29 incidents), bringing the rate to 3.6 per 1,000—35% above the UK average. This highlights a combination of local crime trends and national benchmarks, with property crime rates (16 incidents) remaining lower than the UK average for this category. A resident might find the 10.9% share of shoplifting incidents particularly relevant, given the area's proximity to retail centres and the impact of Halloween on local businesses.

Annfield Plain's crime rate in October 2024 dropped to 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.2% decrease from the previous month's 8.6 rate. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during the autumn season, when darker evenings and reduced daylight hours may partly explain shifts in crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 125 residents, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the scale of criminal activity in relation to the local population. While this monthly exposure is slightly higher than the UK average, the overall rate remains very close to the national benchmark. The population-scaled perspective shows that the area's crime levels are proportionally aligned with its demographic profile, suggesting that local factors such as community policing efforts or seasonal activity may play a role in maintaining this balance.