Mansfield Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mansfield's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 21.1% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local dynamics, including seasonal shifts and community-specific factors. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.3%) and shoplifting (10.4%). These patterns align with the area's character as a post-industrial town with a mix of urban and semi-rural zones, where retail hubs and community spaces may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property crimes. January's post-holiday period likely influenced crime trends, with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours potentially dampening outdoor activity but increasing indoor disputes or targeted thefts. The rate of violent crime, though slightly lower than the previous month (a 10.1% decrease), remains significantly above the UK average for this category, with 2.8 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy may partly explain the overall elevated rate, as violent crime often has a disproportionate impact on perceived safety. Anti-social behaviour, which surged to 1.5 per 1,000 residents, is 53% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of such incidents. The seasonal context of January—characterised by colder weather and post-holiday economic shifts—may also have influenced patterns, with reduced tourism and retail activity altering crime hotspots. While property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary remain notable, their rates are tempered by lower vehicle crime and theft from the person compared to the UK average. These findings underscore the importance of context-specific analysis when interpreting crime statistics for a town like Mansfield.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in January 2025 was a 200% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 2 to 6 cases. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to post-holiday economic pressures or changes in policing focus. Concurrently, burglary rates jumped by 155.6% (18 to 46 cases), marking the largest single-category increase in the dataset. This could reflect seasonal vulnerabilities, such as households returning from holidays with unsecured properties or increased targeting of vacant homes during colder months. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 16.7% (6 to 5 cases), aligning with the UK average for this category and indicating reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent concern, with 169 incidents reported—53% above the UK average. This category's dominance (17.3% of total crimes) highlights ongoing community challenges, tied to the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces. Vehicle crime fell 2% below the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), a small but consistent deviation that may reflect local efforts in vehicle security or lower commuter activity during January. The data also reveals a stark contrast in property crime trends: while shoplifting rose 45% above the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), theft from the person dropped 100% below the national figure (0.0 per 1,000). This duality suggests a need for nuanced strategies addressing both retail theft and personal safety in different contexts.

Mansfield's crime rate in January 2025 (8.6 per 1,000) was marginally lower than the previous month's figure of 8.7 per 1,000, indicating a stable trend over the short term. This slight decrease (-1.1%) contrasts with the broader UK context, where Mansfield's rate remains higher than the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 31 crimes per day in January, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. When scaled to the population of 113,138, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 116 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is both a measure of risk and a call for community engagement. While this statistic is specific to Mansfield, it allows for localised comparisons without overgeneralising to national trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the crime rate, though elevated, is not high relative to the area's size or demographics. This is particularly evident in categories like theft from the person, which fell 100% below the UK average, suggesting that certain aspects of local crime prevention may be effective. However, the starkly higher rates of anti-social behaviour (53% above the UK average) and burglary (33% above) indicate areas requiring targeted intervention. The comparison with the previous month underscores the importance of monitoring short-term fluctuations, as even minor changes can reflect underlying shifts in policing, community dynamics, or seasonal factors.