Mansfield Woodhouse Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 saw an unexpected surge in robbery cases within Mansfield Woodhouse, a built-up area of Mansfield, marking a stark contrast to the otherwise stable crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents—6.5% below the UK average of 7.7. This anomaly in robbery, which rose from zero to one incident, challenges the area’s typical pattern of low violent crime. The month’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (45 cases, 33.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (31 cases, 23.1%) and criminal damage and arson (17 cases, 12.7%). Seasonal factors, including the Easter period and spring weather, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the sharp rise in robbery—a crime type previously absent from monthly reports—suggests a new dynamic at play, possibly linked to transient populations or unseasonal economic pressures. Violent crime remained higher than the UK average for this category, with 2.4 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 2.6 per 1,000.2 per 1,000 places Mansfield Woodhouse among the safer built-up areas in the UK. Property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, accounted for 39 of the 134 total crimes, but shoplifting saw a 35.3% decline from March, reflecting seasonal retail activity patterns. The area’s crime picture illustrates a combination of consistent low-level issues and sporadic spikes, requiring ongoing monitoring to address emerging trends.

April 2025 witnessed a dramatic 100% increase in robbery cases, with one incident reported—a first for the month in recent data. This spike, paired with a 100% rise in possession of weapons (from 2 to 4 cases), signals an unusual shift in crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 34.8%, reaching 31 cases, a figure 28% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 75% (from 4 to 1 cases), and shoplifting dropped by 35.3%, potentially linked to Easter shopping patterns or reduced foot traffic during the holiday period. The area’s property crime rate remained lower than the UK average, with shoplifting at 0.6 per 1,000 (9% below the UK’s 0.7 per 1,000) and burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (63% below the UK’s 0.3 per 1,000). However, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson exceeded UK averages by significant margins, with the latter category at 0.9 per 1,000 (58% above the UK’s 0.6 per 1,000). These contrasting trends highlight the need for targeted interventions: while property crime appears to be declining, public order and anti-social behaviour require closer attention, particularly as spring weather extends outdoor activity. Residents may find the 35.3% drop in shoplifting reassuring, though the rise in robbery underscores the importance of vigilance in high-traffic areas.

Mansfield Woodhouse’s crime rate remained stable at 7.2 per 1,000 in April 2025, matching the previous month’s figure and maintaining its position 6.5% below the UK average. Locally, this equates to approximately 4 crimes reported per day, or one crime for every 138 residents over the course of the month. Compared to the UK’s average of 7.7 per 1,000, the area’s performance reflects a combination of effective local policing and demographic factors, such as its relatively smaller population and possibly lower levels of transient populations. The daily crime rate of 4 incidents provides a tangible context for residents, suggesting that while crime is present, it is not overwhelming. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-138 residents highlights that most residents are unaffected, though the sharp rise in robbery and weapons possession indicates that specific pockets or incidents may require focused attention. With a population of 18,543, the area’s crime statistics are scaled to its size, but the contrast with UK averages—particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage—reveals areas where local conditions diverge from national trends. This comparison underscores the value of maintaining localized strategies while aligning with broader national efforts to address crime.