Mansfield Woodhouse Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Mansfield Woodhouse recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 in December 2023, placing it 23.6% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of seasonal factors and the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 33.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 17.8% and shoplifting at 12.9%. The lower-than-average crime rate may be attributed to the area’s role as a smaller, built-up part of Mansfield, where community cohesion and proximity to larger urban services may contribute to a more stable environment. December’s seasonal context—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the emptying of homes during the holiday period—likely influenced crime patterns, with some categories, such as public order offences, seeing significant reductions. However, the rise in shoplifting, which increased by 85.7% compared to November, highlights the tension between seasonal retail activity and crime risk. This increase may be linked to the area’s proximity to high-traffic retail zones, which could draw opportunistic offenders despite the overall decline in crime. Violent crime, while remaining the largest single category, was below the UK average, a trend that may be explained by the area’s smaller population and lower levels of transient populations compared to larger urban centres. The data also shows that property crimes, though still a significant portion of the total, were lower than the UK average, with vehicle crime and other theft categories both performing below national benchmarks. These findings suggest that Mansfield Woodhouse’s crime profile is shaped by a mix of local factors, including its integration into Mansfield’s broader infrastructure and the seasonal rhythms that influence crime patterns in December.

December 2023 marked a 16.5% reduction in Mansfield Woodhouse’s overall crime rate compared to November, with several categories showing marked declines. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 40%, from 30 to 18 incidents, a decrease consistent with the holiday season’s typical reduction in public disputes and alcohol-fuelled incidents. Public order offences also fell by 50%, from 8 to 4, suggesting fewer disruptions during the festive period. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose sharply by 85.7%, jumping from 7 to 13 cases, a trend that may reflect increased retail activity during the Christmas shopping peak. This increase contrasts with the broader decline in property crime, which accounted for 40 of the 101 total crimes, or 39.6% of the total. Violent crimes, however, remained the most prevalent category, comprising 33.7% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences in the area were 31% below the UK average, at 1.8 per 1,000, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community structure, which could deter certain types of violent crime.

Mansfield Woodhouse recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 in December 2023, a 16.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal slowdown typically observed in late December, when holiday-related activities and reduced foot traffic may contribute to lower crime opportunities. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 3 crimes reported each day in December, a figure that reflects the relatively low crime density typical of this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 184 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic highlights the area’s comparatively safer environment, particularly when considering the proximity to Mansfield’s broader urban infrastructure, which may distribute crime risk more evenly across the region. The population context further underscores the significance of the 1-in-184 figure, as it suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in any given month, a contrast to larger urban centres where exposure rates are often higher.