Edwinstowe Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour remains the dominant crime category in Edwinstowe for August 2023, accounting for 43.3% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, the area continues to perform significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This 30.9% deficit suggests a combination of local factors, including potentially effective community engagement initiatives or environmental characteristics that deter certain types of crime. The breakdown shows a distinct focus on non-violent offences, with property crimes (10 incidents) and violent crimes (4 incidents) contributing to a relatively balanced distribution between property and violent categories. Seasonal context may also play a role: as a peak holiday month, August typically sees increased tourism and temporary population shifts, which could influence crime patterns. However, Edwinstowe's crime profile remains less severe than the national average, with anti-social behaviour dominating over more serious offences. This aligns with the area's likely character as a small built-up area within a rural district, where community cohesion and lower population density may naturally contribute to lower overall crime rates. The data also highlights that while anti-social behaviour is the most common category, it is significantly above the UK average for this category (67% higher), indicating a specific challenge in managing disruptive conduct in local spaces.

August 2023 saw notable month-on-month changes in Edwinstowe's crime profile. Vehicle crime increased by 100%, rising from 1 to 2 incidents—a jump that may reflect heightened activity during the summer months or specific local events. Similarly, 'other crime' doubled from 0 to 1, though this category's low base figure means its significance remains unclear. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 50%, dropping from 8 to 4 incidents, which could be attributed to seasonal factors or targeted policing efforts during the holiday period. The data also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: while anti-social behaviour is 67% above the national rate, violence and sexual offences are 73% below. This divergence suggests that Edwinstowe's crime profile differs markedly from the UK average, with community-focused issues dominating over more severe crimes. The area's property crime rate (10 incidents) is relatively low compared to the UK, though it remains a significant portion of the total. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime is a concrete data point that may prompt consideration of additional security measures for parked vehicles during peak summer months.

Edwinstowe's crime rate in August 2023 rose slightly from 5.4 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents—a 3.5% increase compared to July. However, this remains firmly below the UK average, highlighting the area's continued status as a relatively low-crime environment. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in August, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is contextually low given the small population of 5,377 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 179 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many urban centres. This statistic provides a tangible perspective for residents: the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is relatively low, though the 100% increase in vehicle crime underscores the need for vigilance in specific areas. When scaled to the local population, the 5.6 per 1,000 rate translates to a manageable level of risk for most residents. The comparison with the UK average further reinforces that Edwinstowe's approach to crime prevention—whether through community initiatives, environmental design, or policing strategies—appears to be effective in maintaining a safer environment than the national average.