Denaby Main Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Denaby Main during October 2023 reveals a combination of local factors. With 32 property crimes recorded against 25 violent crimes, the area's crime profile shows a slight lean towards property-related offences, though violent crime remains a significant concern. At 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, Denaby Main's overall rate is 113.8% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting a stark divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) dominate the crime picture, contributing 28.7% of all reported crimes, while anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and criminal damage (12 incidents) follow closely. This pattern may partly explain the area's elevated position relative to the UK average, though the absence of major urban infrastructure or tourist attractions suggests other local dynamics are at play. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween-related activity—could contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and public order issues. The contrast between property crime rates and the UK's lower average (1.0 per 1,000 for burglary) may reflect Denaby Main's built-up area characteristics, where residential density could influence burglary patterns. However, the high rates of violence and anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average suggest deeper social or environmental factors requiring further analysis.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in Denaby Main's crime profile. Burglary increased by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents), a stark rise that may reflect seasonal changes in household vulnerability or increased opportunities during darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour surged by 88.9% (from 9 to 17 incidents), significantly outpacing the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000 (158% above). This spike aligns with October's Halloween-related activity and the clocks going back, which could extend periods of social interaction into the evening. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 incident), a decline that may indicate effective local policing or reduced foot traffic during the month. The property crime-to-violent crime ratio (32:25) remains skewed towards property offences, though the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000 (81% below Denaby Main's 4.9 per 1,000). Vehicle crime, however, was 23% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000), suggesting that Denaby Main's road network or parking patterns may offer some protection against motor-related crime. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour and burglary are rising, even as other categories show unexpected declines.

Denaby Main's crime rate in October 2023 remained stable at 17.1 per 1,000 compared to the previous month, but the monthly exposure figure reveals a stark reality for residents: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 59 residents. This translates to an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, becomes more significant when contextualised against the area's population of 5,102. The daily crime count highlights the persistent nature of local issues, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which far exceed UK averages. For instance, anti-social behaviour rates were 158% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the built-up area's social dynamics or limited community resources for addressing such issues. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Denaby Main's violent crime rate (4.9 per 1,000) is 81% higher than the UK average, a disparity that could be influenced by factors such as local employment patterns, housing conditions, or the absence of alternative recreational spaces. While the overall rate has not changed from the previous month, the breakdown of crimes shows that certain categories are worsening, necessitating a closer look at local policing strategies and community engagement initiatives to address these persistent challenges.