Mansfield Woodhouse Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 18,543 residents, March 2024 saw 140 crimes reported in Mansfield Woodhouse — a rate of 7.6 per 1,000 people, placing it 1.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to roughly one reported crime for every 132 residents over the course of the month. The crime profile reflects a mix of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.3%) and criminal damage and arson (11.4%). The seasonal shift into spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced patterns. Violent crime rates, while slightly above the UK average for this category (2.8 vs 2.7 per 1,000), remained relatively stable compared to previous months. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage showed notable spikes, consistent with local trends in built-up areas where community tensions or property-related disputes may contribute to such incidents. The overall crime rate, however, suggests a broadly stable environment compared to the UK as a whole, with property crimes (43 total) and violent crimes (52 total) balancing out to maintain a moderate profile.

March 2024 marked sharp increases in specific crime categories, including a 600% rise in shoplifting (from 1 to 7 incidents) and a 500% surge in burglary (from 1 to 6). Vehicle crime also jumped by 200% (from 2 to 6), though this remains below the UK average for the category. These spikes contrast with a 33.3% decrease in public order offences (from 3 to 2) and a 20% reduction in other theft (from 10 to 8). The breakdown shows a 55% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour (1.8 vs 1.2 per 1,000), which may reflect the social dynamics of a built-up area with higher population density. Other crime — a category encompassing non-specific incidents — was 100% above the UK average (0.3 vs 0.1 per 1,000), suggesting potential gaps in reporting or localised issues requiring further attention. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime both fell below UK averages, possibly due to targeted policing efforts or seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during early spring.

The crime rate in Mansfield Woodhouse rose by 25.0% from 6.0 per 1,000 in February to 7.6 per 1,000 in March 2024, marking a significant upward shift. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 5 crimes reported each day — a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for continuous monitoring in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, the rate of 7.6 per 1,000 translates to one crime for every 132 residents, a metric that provides context for local residents assessing risk relative to their population size. Comparing this to the UK average, the area’s slightly lower overall rate (7.6 vs 7.7 per 1,000) suggests a broadly comparable safety profile, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage show marked deviations. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 25% month-on-month increase, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low in a community of 18,543 people. This balance between rising rates and manageable numbers illustrates the importance of contextualising statistics within both local and national frameworks, ensuring that residents receive a nuanced understanding of their environment’s crime dynamics.