Mansfield Woodhouse Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mansfield Woodhouse's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a striking anomaly: criminal damage and arson at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, 32% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This divergence from the area's overall safety—28.8% below the UK rate at 5.2 per 1,000—highlights localized pressures. Violence and sexual offences (38 cases, 39.2% of total) remain the dominant category, a pattern consistent with the area's mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics. Anti-social behaviour (19 cases, 19.6%) follows closely, likely tied to the social dynamics of a built-up area within a larger town. The seasonal context of November—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may partly explain the persistence of property crimes, though shoplifting (7 cases) remains 37% below the UK average, suggesting effective local deterrence measures. The contrast between the area's overall safety and the spike in criminal damage points to specific vulnerabilities, such as the potential for arson during firework events or targeted vandalism in high-traffic zones. This pattern underscores the need for targeted interventions without compromising the broader success of crime reduction strategies.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 2 to 4 cases—a sharp shift requiring scrutiny. Robbery also doubled, with one incident reported, though this remains below the UK average. Burglary increased by 50% (2 to 3 cases), while public order offences fell 66.7% (from 9 to 3), possibly reflecting reduced social gatherings during darker evenings. Vehicle crime dropped 50% (4 to 2 cases), aligning with the 75% UK-wide deficit for this category. Violence and sexual offences remained 18% below the UK average (2.1 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may reflect the area's community policing efforts. The sharp contrast between the 32% UK-wide deficit in shoplifting (0.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000) and the 32% UK-wide surplus in criminal damage (0.7 vs 0.5 per 1,000) illustrates the dual nature of local crime challenges. Residents may find the 61% UK-wide deficit in other theft (0.2 vs 0.5 per 1,000) reassuring, though the 43% surplus in weapon possession (0.1 vs 0.1 per 1,000) deserves closer attention.

Mansfield Woodhouse's November 2025 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 represents a 21.1% decline from the previous month's 6.6 per 1,000, a significant improvement over the 12-month period. This translates to 3 reported crimes per day on average, a figure that may feel manageable to residents but requires context. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, reflects the area's unique profile. The 28.8% UK-wide deficit in overall crime rate suggests systemic advantages, such as strong community engagement or effective policing strategies. However, the 32% UK-wide surplus in criminal damage and arson highlights localized vulnerabilities. With a population of 18,543, the 97 reported crimes represent a 0.52% incidence rate, a figure that may seem abstract until contextualized by the area's specific challenges. The contrast between the area's overall safety and the spike in criminal damage underscores the need for targeted interventions that balance the broader success of crime reduction with the specific risks of seasonal events like Bonfire Night.