Edwinstowe Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,377 residents, Edwinstowe recorded 18 crimes in February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000. This figure is 52.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national trend. The crime profile reveals a dominance of violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.9% of incidents (7 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour at 27.8% (5 cases). This pattern may reflect the area’s character as a built-up part of Newark and Sherwood, where community interactions and local amenities could influence crime dynamics. Seasonal factors also play a role: February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity, typically sees a pre-spring lull in crime. However, the high proportion of violent crime—despite being 48% below the UK average—suggests that local factors, such as social cohesion or policing strategies, may be at work. Anti-social behaviour, though rising by 150% compared to January, remains below the UK average, due to targeted community initiatives. The low levels of property crime (3 cases) and burglary (1 case) further distinguish Edwinstowe from larger urban centres, where such offences are more prevalent. These data points illustrate a unique crime profile shaped by both geographic and seasonal influences, offering insights into how smaller built-up areas manage crime differently than metropolitan regions.

February 2024 saw a 150% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, though significant, contrasts with a 12.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 8 to 7. The category of 'other crime' also dropped by 50%, from 4 to 2, though this remains 186% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences in Edwinstowe are 48% below the national average, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 2.5. Anti-social behaviour, while rising, remains 14% below the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of local policing efforts and seasonal factors, such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity. For residents, the decrease in violent crime may offer reassurance, while the rise in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for community-focused interventions.

Edwinstowe's February 2024 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks an 18.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.1. This reduction aligns with typical winter patterns, where colder weather and shorter daylight hours may curb outdoor activity and associated crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded one reported crime per day in February, a figure that translates to a manageable level of local concern. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 299 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for households and businesses. Compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Edwinstowe’s rate remains lower, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or geographic characteristics—may contribute to this disparity. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even with 18 crimes, the area’s relatively small size means each incident carries significant weight in terms of resident impact and police resource allocation.