Mansfield Woodhouse Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Mansfield Woodhouse’s crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 44.1% of all reported crimes. At 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. This disparity reflects a combination of local factors, including the built-up area’s demographic composition and seasonal rhythms. The transition to autumn, marked by the start of the academic year and freshers’ week at nearby institutions, may have influenced patterns of violence and sexual offences, which rose to 41 incidents—a significant share of the total 93 crimes reported. While property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remain present, their contribution to the overall rate is relatively modest compared to violent crime. The area’s lower-than-average rates for public order offences (46% below UK levels) and anti-social behaviour (83% below UK levels) suggest community dynamics that may mitigate certain types of disorder. gap from the UK average is notable. Seasonal shifts in activity, such as increased foot traffic in retail areas during back-to-school periods, could also explain the modest rise in shoplifting (12 incidents), though this remains below the UK average for the category. The data illustrates a combination of local characteristics and broader national trends, with violence emerging as the defining feature of Mansfield Woodhouse’s crime profile this month.

September 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with three types experiencing significant changes. Other crime, for instance, surged by 150% from 2 to 5 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect underreported or newly emerging issues. Vehicle crime also doubled from 5 to 10 incidents, potentially linked to increased parking activity in the area during the month. Possession of weapons rose by 100% from 1 to 2 incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 87.1% from 31 to 4 incidents, a dramatic decline that could indicate successful community interventions or seasonal lulls in related activities. Criminal damage and arson dropped by 69.2% from 13 to 4 incidents, and burglary fell by 66.7% from 3 to 1 incident, both of which may be influenced by heightened awareness or proactive policing during the autumn period. These shifts highlight a mixed picture, with some categories aligning closely with UK averages—shoplifting, for example, is 3% above the UK rate (0.7 per 1,000)—while others, such as public order offences, are 46% below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). For residents, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible sign of improved community safety, though the rise in other crime types underscores the need for continued vigilance in addressing emerging issues.

The crime rate in Mansfield Woodhouse for September 2024 (5.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 26.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the month, a figure that provides a concrete sense of the local crime frequency. When scaled to the population of 18,543 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 199 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. The contrast between Mansfield Woodhouse and the UK average is particularly stark for certain crime types: public order offences are 46% below the UK rate, and anti-social behaviour is 83% below the UK average, suggesting a community with relatively lower levels of disorder. However, other crime types, such as possession of weapons (43% above the UK average) and other theft (43% below the UK average), reveal more nuanced patterns. These comparisons highlight both the strengths and vulnerabilities of the area’s crime profile, with the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour offering a positive indicator for residents. The data underscores the importance of context, as local factors—such as the built-up area’s proximity to educational institutions and seasonal changes—play a critical role in shaping crime trends.