Axminster Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Axminster's crime profile in November 2024 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property-related incidents, a trend that may reflect local social dynamics or seasonal pressures. The overall crime rate stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 23.7% below the UK average of 7.6. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.3% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (2.2 in Axminster). This imbalance suggests that factors such as local demographics, community interactions, or seasonal events like Bonfire Night may be contributing to the elevated levels of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour (21.6% of incidents) and public order offences (13.7%) followed, with the latter 57% above the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter evenings, Black Friday shopping, and Bonfire Night—likely amplifies tensions in public spaces, explaining the surge in public order incidents. Despite the increase in violent crime, property crimes remained relatively low, with shoplifting (11.8%) and burglary (2.0%) far below the UK averages. This contrast may indicate that the area's built-up character, with fewer high-density retail zones, contributes to lower property crime rates compared to more urbanised regions. The data also shows that criminal damage and arson fell by 20% from October, a decline that could be linked to the end of the summer season or targeted enforcement efforts. Overall, the crime picture in Axminster reflects a combination of localised factors and broader seasonal influences, with violent crime emerging as the most pressing concern for residents.

Violent crimes dominated Axminster's crime mix in November, accounting for 37.3% of all incidents compared to 23.7% for property crimes. This stark imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes make up 2.6 per 1,000 residents (2.2 in Axminster) and property crimes are typically higher. The most significant month-on-month change was the 200% increase in shoplifting, driven by Black Friday shopping activity. Public order offences also surged by 133%, with 7 incidents reported—57% above the UK average for this category. Burglary saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, a rare occurrence in the area. Anti-social behaviour, at 11 cases, was 17% above the UK average, reflecting potential pressures from seasonal events like Bonfire Night. These shifts highlight the combination of local demographics and seasonal factors influencing crime patterns.

The crime rate in Axminster rose by 27.5% compared to the previous month, increasing from 4.6 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This shift brings the local rate closer to the UK average. below the national figure. Daily crime statistics reveal that roughly 2 crimes were reported each day in November, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 172 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents within the built-up area, even as the rate increased compared to October. With a population of 8,786, the area's crime profile suggests that while the number of incidents is manageable, the month-on-month rise warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective underscores that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis, but the upward trend in specific categories may signal emerging patterns worth monitoring.