Mansfield Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mansfield's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 10.3 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area 27.2% above the national benchmark, a figure that reflects a combination of local factors. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.8%) and shoplifting (11.4%). These trends may be influenced by the area's urban-rural mix, where densely populated zones coexist with more isolated communities. May's longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising, which may have amplified incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting's sharp rise—79% above the UK average—could be tied to the presence of retail hubs in the area. The seasonal context also suggests that outdoor drinking and socialising, common in warmer months, may have played a role in the higher rates of violence and disorder. However, direct causal links; these observations are consistent with broader patterns seen in similar urban centres.

The most striking change in May 2025 was the 400% increase in theft from the person, rising from 4 to 20 incidents. This surge, combined with a 63.6% rise in robbery (from 11 to 18), suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be linked to May's longer evenings and increased socialising. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 41% (from 39 to 23), reflecting seasonal patterns or changes in local enforcement. Violent crimes remained high, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000—38% above the UK average—and anti-social behaviour also exceeding the national average by 20%. Shoplifting, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 79% above the UK average, a figure that may be connected to the area's retail presence. These disparities underscore the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories.

Mansfield's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 10.3 per 1,000 residents, a 3.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 10.0. This places the area 27.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 38 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistent level of activity. When scaled to the population of 113,138, this means one crime occurred for roughly every 97 residents during the month. While the overall rate has risen, the distribution of crime types reveals nuanced trends. For example, drug-related offences decreased by 41% compared to April, potentially reflecting seasonal shifts in local activity patterns. These figures offer a snapshot of the area's monthly exposure, though they do not account for variations in reporting practices or population density differences across the UK.