Edwinstowe Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 marked a continuation of Edwinstowe’s consistently low crime profile, with a total rate of 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—35.1% below the UK average of 7.7. This built-up area within Newark and Sherwood, likely characterised by its rural-adjacent setting and limited urban density, reported 27 crimes over the month, with violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) representing the largest share at 44.4%. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—may have influenced patterns of activity, though the overall decline from March’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000 suggests a stabilising trend. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, were 14% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area’s demographic profile or community-focused policing efforts. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) stood out as an exception, being 86% above the UK average. This anomaly could be linked to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity or property maintenance during the Easter period. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, both below UK averages, may indicate a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents in this area. The overall picture illustrates a balance between typical small-town crime patterns and occasional spikes in specific categories, underscoring the need for continued localised analysis to understand the drivers behind these fluctuations.

April 2024 saw a sharp increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 100% from March’s 3 incidents to 6. This spike contrasts with a 66.7% decline in vehicle crime and public order offences, which fell from 3 to 1 each. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, contributing 44.4% of all reported incidents, and were 14% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, criminal damage and arson were 86% above the UK average, highlighting a localised anomaly that may relate to seasonal factors such as Easter-related disturbances or increased outdoor activity. The rise in drugs-related offences—from 0 to 1—suggests a potential shift in local patterns, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Residents may find the 10.0% monthly decline in overall crime rates reassuring, particularly as it aligns with the broader trend of lower-than-average crime in this area.

Edwinstowe’s crime rate in April 2024 dropped by 10.0% compared to March’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a continued downward trend. This decline aligns with the area’s historically lower crime profile relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported over the 30 days of April, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,377 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, suggesting that Edwinstowe’s community dynamics—possibly shaped by its rural-adjacent setting and limited urban density—contribute to sustained safety. The decrease in vehicle crime and public order offences by two-thirds may partly reflect seasonal shifts, as Easter-related events and spring weather could have altered patterns of outdoor activity and mobility.