Mansfield Woodhouse Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Mansfield Woodhouse’s crime rate in April 2023 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, 16% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects a generally low-crime environment, though the composition of incidents reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.2% of all reported crimes, despite being 15% below the UK average for this type. Anti-social behaviour, however, saw a notable rise, climbing to 28 incidents—a 64.7% increase from March. This surge, while still below the UK average for the category (1.2 per 1,000), contrasts with sharp declines in other areas: 'other crime' incidents fell by 50%, and drugs-related crimes dropped by 40%. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter period and spring weather, likely influenced these trends. Increased outdoor activity during this time may have contributed to higher anti-social behaviour, while the decline in 'other crime' and drugs-related incidents could reflect reduced opportunities for such offences during the Easter break. Shoplifting, at 14 incidents (0.8 per 1,000), was 67% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the area’s retail presence. Meanwhile, property crimes were relatively low, with shoplifting and vehicle crime each accounting for less than 10% of all incidents. The overall profile suggests a community where public order and interpersonal disputes play a larger role in crime dynamics than property-related offences, a trend consistent with areas experiencing transitions in demographic or economic factors.

April 2023 saw a 64.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 17 to 28 incidents, the most significant month-on-month jump in the area. This surge, though still below the UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000), contrasts with a 50% drop in 'other crime' incidents, which fell from six to three. The category of shoplifting, at 14 incidents (0.8 per 1,000), was 67% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a striking outlier in the area’s crime profile. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 34.2% of all incidents, though they were 15% below the UK average for this category. The 100% increase in burglary, from zero to one incident, highlights an unusual spike in this category, which was 67% below the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of local factors—such as increased outdoor activity during Easter—and broader crime trends.

Mansfield Woodhouse's crime rate in April 2023 fell 6.4% compared to March, dropping from 6.7 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during spring, when increased daylight and community activity may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day in April, a figure that translates to one crime for every 158 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the average for similar-sized built-up areas in the UK, though no direct UK comparison figures are available for this metric. The population context further highlights the relatively low crime burden: with 18,543 residents, the area’s total of 117 crimes represents a manageable scale of incidents per capita. While this suggests a generally safer environment compared to the national average, the specific nature of crimes—such as the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—requires closer attention to local dynamics.