Mansfield Woodhouse Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mansfield Woodhouse's crime profile in November 2024 reveals a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The area's overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 22.4% below the UK average, contrasts sharply with the 233% above UK average for possession of weapons—a category that rose to three cases compared to the national average of one. This outlier suggests either heightened local tensions or specific incidents not reflected in broader trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 40 cases (36.7% of total crimes), a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 that is 15% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (17 cases) and shoplifting (14 cases) followed, with the latter exceeding the UK average by 16%. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter evenings—likely influenced these patterns. Retail activity may have driven shoplifting increases, while public celebrations could have contributed to spikes in public order offences. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 75% (from four to one case), due to reduced car usage during colder weather. These dynamics highlight how a built-up area within Mansfield navigates crime trends, balancing lower overall rates with concentrated spikes in specific categories.

November saw a 250% surge in shoplifting, likely linked to Black Friday retail activity, with 14 incidents reported compared to four in October. Public order offences also rose sharply by 125%, potentially tied to Bonfire Night events. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75% (from four to one case), possibly reflecting reduced car usage during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 39.3% (from 28 to 17 cases), suggesting community initiatives or seasonal factors may have contributed. Shoplifting and criminal damage both exceeded UK averages, while other theft and vehicle crime remained well below national levels. These shifts illustrate how local events and environmental factors can drive crime patterns, with retail activity and public celebrations emerging as key influencers.

Mansfield Woodhouse's crime rate in November 2024 (5.9 per 1,000 residents) marks an 18.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for the area's 18,543 population. Daily crime figures show an average of four crimes per day, a rate that, while consistent with local norms, highlights the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a lower overall risk compared to the UK average, yet specific categories like possession of weapons show stark deviations. This contrast between aggregate safety and outlier crime types underscores the need for targeted local analysis rather than broad generalisations.