Mansfield Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Mansfield’s December 2023 crime profile reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.5% of all incidents. This dominance of violent crime—30% above the UK average—suggests a community facing persistent challenges in addressing personal safety, particularly during the festive season. Anti-social behaviour (19.3%) and shoplifting (14.3%) further shape the crime mix, with both categories significantly exceeding national averages. The 14.3% share of shoplifting aligns with the seasonal context of December, where retail activity peaks and dark evenings may deter natural surveillance, creating opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour’s 115% above UK average may reflect the pressures of the holiday season, including increased alcohol consumption and social gatherings. The overall crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents is 41.7% higher than the UK average, indicating a need for tailored interventions. However, this rate is not uniform across crime types: burglary, for instance, remains 14% below the UK average, due to local efforts in securing homes or community policing initiatives. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and empty homes—likely interacts with these patterns. This mix of crime types illustrates a community where violent and disorderly conduct dominate, but property crimes are also influenced by specific local conditions.

December saw notable shifts in crime trends, with burglary increasing by 61.1% (18 to 29 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 19.8% (86 to 103). These increases may be linked to the holiday season, where empty homes and festive distractions could contribute to opportunities for property crime. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 57.1% (7 to 3), reflecting reduced cycling activity during colder weather or increased awareness among residents. The crime mix also revealed stark disparities: violence and sexual offences (33.5% of total) were 30% above the UK average, while public order offences (4.2%) were 17% below. This imbalance underscores a community grappling with persistent violent crime, despite relatively lower levels of disorderly conduct. For residents, the sharp rise in burglary—a 61.1% increase—highlights a specific area of concern that may warrant targeted local initiatives.

Mansfield’s crime rate in December 2023 remained stable at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, a -0.3% decrease from November’s 10.3 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity. Daily, the area experienced an average of 37 crimes, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 98 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the local population of 113,138, this highlights the persistent presence of crime in a community where nearly 1 in 100 residents faces an incident each month. While the rate remains higher than the UK average, the lack of month-on-month variation indicates that underlying factors—such as seasonal patterns or local demographics—continue to shape the crime profile without abrupt shifts. This stability may reflect the area’s character as a mixed-use district with both urban and suburban elements, where crime remains a consistent concern despite efforts to address it.