Mansfield Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 marked a significant shift in Mansfield's crime profile, with the overall rate reaching 9.9 per 1,000 residents—22.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This elevation underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities, though the nature of the crimes reveals complex patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 32.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.6%) and shoplifting (10.2%). These figures align with seasonal trends, as darker evenings and Halloween likely contributed to increased anti-social activity and public disorder. The area's crime mix contrasts sharply with national averages, particularly in violent crime categories, which were 20% higher than the UK's 2.7 per 1,000. However, some categories, such as public order offences, were 11% below the UK average, possibly reflecting local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. The seasonal context of October—marked by reduced daylight and holiday-related activities—may have amplified certain types of crime. This snapshot highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-impact areas, such as those experiencing spikes in anti-social behaviour, while also acknowledging the broader socioeconomic factors that influence crime trends in a post-industrial urban setting like Mansfield.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 150.6% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 83 to 208 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 46.2% rise in robbery cases, suggests a potential shift in community dynamics during October. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.8% of all crimes, and these incidents were 20% above the UK average. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 16.8% (137 to 114), though this category still exceeded the UK average by 39%. The data also reveals stark disparities: public order offences were 11% below the UK average, while robbery rates were 100% above. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—now at 1.8 per 1,000—may signal concerns about public spaces, particularly as Halloween approached and evenings grew darker.

Mansfield's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 9.9 per 1,000 residents, a 15.1% increase from the previous month's 8.6 per 1,000. This upward trend suggests a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 36 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the volume and distribution of incidents across the month. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 101 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively populated area. When compared to the UK average, Mansfield's rate remains higher, but the population context—113,138 residents—means the absolute number of crimes is influenced by local factors such as community density and service provision. This monthly exposure figure, while illustrative, should be considered alongside broader socioeconomic patterns rather than as an isolated metric.