Mansfield Woodhouse Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mansfield Woodhouse recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, placing it 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a generally safer environment compared to national trends, though local patterns reveal specific areas of concern. Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) accounted for 37.6% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (12 incidents). These figures align with seasonal trends typical of a post-holiday period, when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may contribute to shifts in crime dynamics. The relative safety of the area appears to be supported by lower rates of vehicle crime (60% below UK average) and shoplifting (47% below UK average), which may be linked to the built-up nature of the area and limited high-traffic retail zones. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing challenges in community safety that warrant attention.

January 2024 saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from four to eight incidents. This sharp rise may reflect the impact of post-holiday social interactions or increased community activity in the early months of the year. Robbery and possession of weapons also surged by 100%, with each category moving from zero to one incident. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, indicate potential shifts in local crime patterns that residents should be aware of. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by two-thirds (from three to one), and burglary rates similarly dropped by two-thirds (from three to one), suggesting possible improvements in targeted interventions or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. Criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 23%, highlighting a specific vulnerability in the area. Residents are advised to remain vigilant in public spaces, particularly where anti-social behaviour and public order incidents have increased.

The crime rate in Mansfield Woodhouse remained stable at 5.5 per 1,000 between December 2023 and January 2024, indicating no significant month-on-month fluctuation. On a daily basis, an average of three crimes were reported each day in January, a figure that contextualises the local crime burden in manageable terms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average in most categories. With a population of 18,543, the area’s relatively low crime rate underscores its status as a safer-than-average built-up area. However, the stability in the overall rate masks shifts in specific crime types, such as the doubling of public order offences. This suggests that while the broader crime picture remains consistent, targeted awareness of emerging trends is essential for residents and local authorities.