Denaby Main Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,102 residents, 99 crimes were recorded in Denaby Main during March 2023, translating to a crime rate of 19.4 per 1,000 people—155.3% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights a localised challenge that defies national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.4% of all reports (41 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (14 cases) and anti-social behaviour (11 cases). These figures suggest a significant imbalance in the crime profile, with violent and disorder-related offences dominating over property crimes. Seasonal context may partly explain this pattern: as March transitions to spring, longer evenings and the clocks changing could contribute to increased social activity in public spaces, amplifying incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000 (a rate 192% below Denaby Main’s 8.0 per 1,000), the local context appears to involve factors unique to the area, such as community dynamics or environmental conditions, which may interact with broader national patterns. The prominence of criminal damage and arson—350% above the UK average—raises questions about targeted vandalism or property-related disputes, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links. This data underscores the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention in Denaby Main, given its distinct profile compared to the national average.

March 2023 saw a stark divergence in crime patterns, with violent crimes accounting for 41.4% of total reports, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This shift in crime mix, from property to violent offences, contrasts with the national trend, where property crimes often dominate in similar areas. Criminal damage and arson—14 cases—surged to 350% above the UK average, suggesting a spike in targeted vandalism or arson incidents. While shoplifting remained within 22% of the UK average, other categories like anti-social behaviour (112% above UK average) and public order offences (212% above UK average) also indicated marked localised issues. A resident would find the daily crime count of 3 incidents per day (99 over 31 days) particularly relevant, illustrating the frequency of reported crimes in a small community. This figure, combined with the high proportion of violent offences, may prompt concerns about public safety and the need for community engagement initiatives. The absence of a significant decrease in any major crime category compared to previous months further highlights the persistent nature of these challenges in Denaby Main.

In March 2023, Denaby Main’s crime rate of 19.4 per 1,000 residents placed it in stark contrast to the UK average, with violent crimes alone accounting for 192% of the national rate. This discrepancy is magnified when considering the daily crime context: 3 crimes reported per day in a community of just over 5,000 people. Over the course of the month, this translated to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 52 residents, a figure that underscores the tangible impact on local households. When scaled to population size, the 19.4 per 1,000 rate means that nearly 1 in 50 residents experienced a crime in March—a proportion far exceeding the UK average. This population-scaled perspective reveals the disproportionate burden on Denaby Main compared to national benchmarks, particularly in categories like violence and criminal damage. The daily and monthly statistics, while abstract in isolation, offer concrete insights for residents: a 3-in-31 chance of a crime occurring on any given day, and a 1-in-52 risk for each individual over the course of a month. These figures, while not directly comparable to UK-wide daily rates (which are not provided), serve as a local benchmark for understanding risk and prioritising community safety measures.