Denaby Main Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Denaby Main's crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 37.1% of all reported crimes. At 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, this rate is 77.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a stark divergence from national trends. The area's crime picture is shaped by a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. As September marks the return to school and university freshers, increased foot traffic in communal spaces may partly explain the prominence of violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour (18.6% of total crimes) and criminal damage (12.9%) further contribute to the area's elevated risk profile. These rates contrast sharply with the UK average for these categories, which are 122% and 221% below Denaby Main's figures respectively. The dominance of violent crime over property crime — which accounted for just 24.3% of total incidents — suggests a different pattern than many urban centres, where property crimes often dominate. This may reflect Denaby Main's character as a built-up area within a larger town, where social interactions in public spaces are more frequent and concentrated. The seasonal context of September, with nights drawing in and the transition from summer to autumn, could also influence patterns of alcohol-related incidents and disputes. The overall crime rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime is most concentrated.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in Denaby Main's crime mix, with burglary and drug-related offences rising sharply. Burglary incidents increased by 100% compared to August, jumping from 2 to 4 cases. This rise, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened vulnerability during the transition to colder weather and increased home occupancy as students return to the area. Drug-related crimes also doubled, with two incidents reported — a significant jump from zero in August. This could indicate emerging patterns linked to the local student population or seasonal social gatherings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 27.8% (from 18 to 13 cases), due to earlier enforcement actions or a natural fluctuation in reported incidents. Other theft also fell by two-thirds, from 3 to 1 case, though this category remains below the UK average by 62%. The most striking disparity remains in violence and sexual offences, which are 95% above the UK average. This suggests a localised challenge that extends beyond national trends. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are high compared to the UK, with the latter category being 221% above the national average. These figures highlight the need for focused community engagement strategies in areas where such crimes are most prevalent.

Denaby Main's crime rate in September 2024 (13.7 per 1,000 residents) represents a 2.9% increase from August's 13.3 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while seemingly low, translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 73 residents. This ratio underscores the relatively high frequency of incidents within this small population of 5,102. When compared to the UK average, Denaby Main's crime profile shows stark contrasts: for instance, the rate of violence and sexual offences is 95% above the national average, a disparity that would be immediately noticeable to residents. The population context also reveals that even small changes in absolute numbers can have significant local impacts. For example, the 100% increase in burglary cases (from 2 to 4) may feel more pronounced in a community of this size. These figures suggest that while the overall crime rate is not exceptionally high on a national scale, the types of crimes occurring here are concentrated in categories that may have more immediate local consequences. The comparison also highlights that certain crime types — such as other theft — are performing below the UK average, which could indicate successful local initiatives or natural variations in crime patterns. However, the overall elevation in violent and property-related crimes compared to the UK average remains a key concern for the area.