Sandiacre Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Sandiacre's crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 50 crimes, a figure that is 26.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This disparity underscores Sandiacre's relatively low crime environment, particularly when compared to the national context. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences emerging as the most significant category. This pattern is consistent with the area's character as a built-up district within Erewash, where community dynamics and local infrastructure may influence crime trends. Seasonal factors, such as the transition into darker evenings and the timing of events like Bonfire Night, likely played a role in shaping the month's crime profile. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, specific categories like public order and criminal damage and arson exceeded local expectations, suggesting that certain aspects of community life may require targeted attention. The dominance of violent crime, despite a 37.5% month-on-month decline, indicates that this category remains a focal point for local policing efforts. The relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime—both below UK averages—may reflect the area's suburban or semi-rural character, where residential density and community cohesion could contribute to reduced property-related offences. As the year progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to understanding the factors that sustain Sandiacre's current crime profile.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in Sandiacre's crime profile, with several categories experiencing significant fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent crime type, fell by 37.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 32 to 20 incidents. This decline may partly explain the overall reduction in the area's crime rate. Conversely, other crime increased by 100%—from one to two incidents—while burglary also rose sharply by 100%, marking a return to the crime register after a period of absence. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, highlight the unpredictable nature of certain crime types. In contrast, vehicle crime decreased by 50%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced motor vehicle-related offences. Public order and criminal damage and arson both rose by 75% and 75% respectively, outpacing UK averages. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the 14.0% share of public order offences, which, while below the UK average for some categories, remains a notable contributor to local policing efforts.

Sandiacre's November 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 23.0% decline from the previous month's 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a noticeable shift in local crime dynamics. This reduction, while significant, contrasts with the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, positioning Sandiacre as one of the safer areas in the country. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a community of 9,124 residents. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area's population, suggests that most residents are not directly impacted by crime on a regular basis. However, this statistic does not fully capture the variation in crime types, which will be explored in the highlights section. The drop in overall crime likely reflects a combination of seasonal factors—such as the winding down of Black Friday shopping activity—and local policing efforts, though the exact contribution of these elements remains speculative.