Hadfield Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hadfield's overall crime rate in November 2023 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 60.0% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 53.2% of all reported incidents (25 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (14.9%) and public order offences (12.8%). These figures align with patterns typical of a semi-rural built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced criminal activity. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping could have influenced the crime profile. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) further underscores Hadfield's distinct position relative to the UK average, suggesting a combination of local policing efforts and community characteristics that appear to mitigate certain types of crime. However, the exact mechanisms behind these trends, only that they persist consistently across the year.

November 2023 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 133.3% (from 3 to 7 cases). These increases contrast sharply with declines in burglary (-75%), shoplifting (-60%), and vehicle crime (-50%), indicating a combination of seasonal and local factors. The violent crime category, which accounted for 53.2% of all incidents, remained 38% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), highlighting Hadfield's consistent performance in reducing violence compared to national benchmarks. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour may be linked to the dark evenings of late November, which could have affected visibility and community engagement in public spaces. Residents should be aware that while overall crime remains low, targeted efforts to address emerging issues like criminal damage may be warranted, given the significant month-on-month increase.

Hadfield's November 2023 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 9.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000, indicating a slight but sustained improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem abstract but translates to a tangible monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for roughly every 337 residents. This ratio provides a concrete perspective for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime in Hadfield remains significantly lower than in many other parts of the UK. When considering the population context, the 15,826 residents of Hadfield benefit from a crime rate that is 60% below the national average, a disparity that suggests effective local policing or community-driven initiatives. However, the comparison also reveals that while the overall rate is declining, specific categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are experiencing sharp increases, which may require targeted interventions to maintain this positive trajectory.