Balderton Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Balderton’s per-capita crime rate stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents — 23.7% below the UK average of 7.6 — reflecting a safer environment for its 14,905 residents. The crime profile was dominated by shoplifting (46.5% of all incidents), a category that surged to 2.7 per 1,000 residents — 291% above the UK average. This spike is likely linked to the month’s retail activity, including Black Friday and the early onset of Christmas shopping, which may have driven opportunistic theft in local stores. Conversely, violent crime remained significantly lower than the UK average, with 1.0 per 1,000 residents (17.4% of total crimes), potentially influenced by the area’s character as a built-up part of Newark and Sherwood, where public spaces are more monitored. The seasonal context of November — marked by shorter evenings, Bonfire Night, and the transition from autumn to winter — may have also played a role in shaping crime patterns. While shoplifting and vehicle crime (9.3%) increased, anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents fell sharply, due to reduced social gatherings and the end of term-time activities. This data underscores the importance of understanding how local rhythms and national trends intersect to shape crime risk for residents and businesses alike.

November saw a dramatic 135.3% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 17 to 40 incidents — a sharp contrast to the 61% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell to 1.0 per 1,000 residents (17.4% of total crimes). This shift in crime mix highlights a growing focus on retail spaces during the pre-Christmas shopping period, with shoplifting rates 291% above the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 73.3%, likely influenced by the season’s shorter evenings and the winding down of major events like Bonfire Night. The 75% rise in burglary cases, though still below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), suggests targeted property crime in residential areas. For residents, the daily crime count of 3 incidents provides a tangible measure of local risk, offering context for those navigating the area’s high streets and public spaces.

Balderton's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.3. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the built-up area, where daily crime counts averaged 3 incidents per day — a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 173 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the local population of 14,905, this suggests that residents faced a relatively low risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average. The drop in anti-social behaviour, drugs, and other crime categories by over 60% from October to November underscores a shift in the crime profile, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the conclusion of major retail events like Black Friday. While the area’s lower-than-average violent crime rate (1.0 per 1,000) reflects a safer environment for residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting — 291% above the UK average — highlights a specific vulnerability in retail spaces during the holiday season.