Mansfield Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Mansfield’s crime picture in February 2024, accounting for 31.6% of all reported crimes. At 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the local authority district’s rate was 21.1% higher than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national norms highlights a significant concentration of violent crime in the area, with 308 incidents reported—well above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20.2% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 that was 62% above the UK average. These patterns may partly explain the area’s elevated crime profile, reflecting potential challenges in community cohesion or policing effectiveness. The seasonal context of February—typically a low-point for outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—might suggest that indoor or clustered incidents, such as domestic violence or alcohol-fuelled disputes, are more prevalent during this time. Shoplifting also emerged as a notable concern, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 that was 104% above the UK average, indicating possible vulnerabilities in retail security or targeted theft patterns. While property crimes accounted for 33.9% of the total, the disproportionate emphasis on violent and anti-social offences suggests a distinct criminal landscape compared to other regions, warranting targeted interventions. The data underscores the need for a nuanced approach to crime prevention, balancing measures to address both immediate public safety concerns and longer-term systemic factors.

February 2024 saw a 15.7% decrease in Mansfield’s overall crime rate compared to January, dropping from 10.2 to 8.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline was most pronounced in burglary, which fell by 61.9% (from 42 to 16 incidents), and bicycle theft, which plummeted 70% (from 10 to 3). These reductions may reflect the impact of winter conditions on outdoor crime or the effectiveness of recent police initiatives targeting vehicle-related offences. Conversely, possession of weapons surged by 100%, rising from 7 to 14 incidents—a sharp increase that could signal evolving criminal trends or heightened tensions in certain communities. Drug-related crimes also climbed by 51.6%, with 47 reports in February compared to 31 in January, suggesting potential links to seasonal changes in illicit activity or increased enforcement focus. Anti-social behaviour rose by 8.8%, with 197 incidents reported—maintaining its position as the second most common crime category. While Mansfield’s overall rate remains elevated, several categories showed marked divergence from UK averages: anti-social behaviour (62% above), shoplifting (104% above), and drugs (90% above) all significantly outperformed national figures. This contrast highlights the area’s unique challenges, with public order and substance-related issues contributing to the local crime profile.

Mansfield’s February 2024 crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents represented a 15.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 10.2, indicating a notable short-term improvement. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 34 crimes per day in February—a figure that, while concerning, reflects the local authority’s population density and urban character. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 116 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the previous month’s equivalent, still signals persistent risks for residents. When compared to the UK average, Mansfield’s overall rate remains 21.1% higher, though this gap has narrowed from previous months. The population context further underscores the significance of these figures: with 113,138 residents, even modest increases in crime rates can translate to measurable impacts on community safety. The decline in burglary and bicycle theft, coupled with the sharp rise in weapons possession, suggests a shifting criminal landscape that may require tailored policing strategies. While the 1-in-116 resident exposure rate is lower than the UK’s average monthly figure (which is not provided here), the local context of Mansfield’s crime patterns—particularly the overrepresentation of violent and anti-social offences—requires sustained attention to ensure that this downward trend is maintained.