Mansfield Woodhouse Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Mansfield Woodhouse maintained a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This relatively low rate reflects a balance between property and violent crimes, with 27 property-related incidents and 26 violent crimes reported. The most prevalent category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 30.4% of all crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (28.3%) and criminal damage and arson (12.0%). The data suggests a seasonal influence, as October’s darker evenings and Halloween activities may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. While property crimes remain a concern, their share of total incidents is nearly equal to violent crimes, a trend that could indicate shifting community dynamics or environmental factors. The area’s crime profile appears distinct from the UK average, with significantly lower rates for shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary—reflecting strong local policing efforts or community engagement strategies. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlights areas requiring targeted intervention, particularly as the year transitions into winter, when such incidents may persist or escalate. This balance between property and violent crime offers a nuanced view of the area’s safety landscape, underscoring the need for continued monitoring of both categories.

October 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 600% compared to the previous month, rising from 4 to 28 incidents. This spike, alongside a 175% increase in criminal damage and arson (from 4 to 11), contrasts sharply with steep declines in shoplifting (down 66.7%) and drug-related crimes (down 66.7%). These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal and local factors, such as Halloween activities potentially fueling anti-social behaviour while reduced retail activity and seasonal shopping patterns may explain the drop in shoplifting. The near-parity between property and violent crimes—27 property crimes versus 26 violent crimes—marks a departure from previous months, where property crimes typically outnumbered violent incidents. This shift could signal a growing emphasis on community safety initiatives or changes in criminal activity patterns, though further analysis is needed to confirm. Mansfield Woodhouse’s violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 48% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), a stark contrast to its anti-social behaviour rate (1.5 per 1,000), which is 16% above the UK average (1.3 per 1,000). Residents may find the 66.7% reduction in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with broader UK trends of declining retail theft, influenced by improved store security or reduced foot traffic during the month.

Mansfield Woodhouse’s crime rate in October 2024 remained stable at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month’s rate and reflecting a -1.2% change. This consistency contrasts with the UK-wide average, where the area’s rate is 38.3% lower, a disparity that underscores local factors contributing to its relatively low crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while modest, requires context within the community’s size and demographics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK average (not provided here), suggests a safer environment for local residents. However, this aggregate figure does not account for the distribution of crime types, which reveal uneven vulnerabilities. For instance, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlights localized pressures that may not be fully captured by the overall rate. The population context—18,543 residents—further illustrates that even small changes in crime numbers can have significant impacts on community perception and safety planning. While the area’s crime profile remains below the UK average, the volatility in specific categories, such as the 600% rise in anti-social behaviour, indicates the need for targeted strategies to address emerging issues without compromising the broader stability of the area.