Mansfield Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mansfield’s crime profile in March 2025 reveals a marked dominance of violent crimes over property-related incidents, a dynamic that may reflect broader social or environmental factors. The area’s crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents, 26.9% above the UK average, underscores a persistent divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.9% of all recorded crimes, followed closely by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and shoplifting (13.8%). This hierarchy suggests that personal safety concerns—particularly in the context of anti-social and violent acts—are pressing issues, even as property crimes, though lower in proportion, still contribute significantly to the area’s overall burden. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring, with evenings lengthening—may have influenced patterns, amplifying outdoor activity and, by extension, opportunities for crime. The UK average for violent crimes is 2.7 per 1,000, yet Mansfield’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000 is 21% above this, indicating a localised challenge that may stem from demographic characteristics, such as a younger population or higher concentrations of high-risk areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000—106% above the UK average—points to a specific vulnerability in retail environments, which could be exacerbated by factors like foot traffic or targeted enforcement strategies. The interplay between these crime types and the area’s character as a mid-sized town with a mix of urban and suburban elements likely shapes these patterns, though further analysis would be required to pinpoint exact causes.

March 2025 saw a 400% increase in robbery cases, rising from 2 to 10, marking a stark shift in the crime profile. This surge, coupled with an 80% rise in criminal damage and arson (55 to 99) and a 65.2% increase in public order offences (46 to 76), indicates a growing imbalance between property and violent crime. Violent crimes, which accounted for 32.9% of total incidents, remained the most common category, but property crimes—particularly shoplifting, which is 106% above the UK average—also showed significant disparities. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 15.6% of all crimes, was 20% above the national average, suggesting a potential link to social dynamics or environmental factors. Vehicle crime was 23% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect local infrastructure or enforcement priorities. These figures highlight a combination of local and national trends, with certain crime types—like shoplifting—dominating the area's profile far beyond the UK norm.

Mansfield's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 9.9 per 1,000 residents, a 26.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.9. This places the area 26.9% above the UK average, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 36 crimes per day, equating to one reported crime for every 101 residents over the course of the month. While this figure may seem abstract, it translates to a tangible reality for residents: a 1-in-101 chance of experiencing a crime in March. This rate is particularly notable when considering Mansfield's population of 113,138, which means the area's crime profile is influenced by certain categories. For instance, shoplifting alone is 106% above the UK average, suggesting localized factors—such as retail density or enforcement patterns—that amplify this particular crime type. The comparison with the previous month underscores a sharp upward trend, which, when combined with the area’s population context, signals a need for closer scrutiny of emerging patterns in crime distribution.