Edwinstowe Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Edwinstowe’s September 2024 crime profile reveals a marked dominance of property-related offences over violent crimes, a trend that may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within a rural administrative boundary. The total crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, 35.1% below the UK average, highlights the area’s relative safety. Within this rate, property crimes accounted for 15 incidents—roughly 56% of the total—compared to 9 violent crimes. This disparity may be influenced by the proximity of Edwinstowe to larger retail hubs or the presence of local businesses that attract shoplifters. The seasonal context of September, with the return of students and the start of the academic year, could contribute to fluctuations in crime types. For instance, the sharp increase in shoplifting may be linked to heightened foot traffic in commercial areas during back-to-school periods. Conversely, the lower rate of violent crime, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, is 35% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a stable social environment. However, the 91% above-average rate for shoplifting—7 incidents compared to the UK’s 0.7 per 1,000—raises questions about local retail vulnerabilities. While the overall crime rate remains low, the imbalance between property and violent crime underscores the need for targeted measures in retail zones. The data also indicates that other theft and anti-social behaviour incidents were below the UK average, pointing to effective local policing or community engagement efforts. As September transitions into October, the shift in seasonal activity—such as reduced daylight and the start of darker evenings—may influence crime patterns, but the current data suggests a generally secure environment for residents.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 600% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 1 to 7. This surge, though unusual, may be linked to seasonal factors such as back-to-school shopping or the influx of university students. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences fell sharply by 77.8% and 75.0%, respectively, suggesting a reduction in community disturbances. The property crime category dominated the monthly breakdown, accounting for 15 of 27 total crimes, a 1.7 per 1,000 rate that contrasts with the 1.3 per 1,000 rate for violent crimes. Shoplifting in Edwinstowe was 91% above the UK average, a stark deviation from the national trend. Violent crimes, however, were 35% below the UK average, with the 9 reported incidents falling to 1.7 per 1,000 residents. This balance between property and violent crime may indicate a localised focus on retail areas or a lack of significant community tensions.

Edwinstowe’s September 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.6% decline from August’s 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population density. This translates to a daily average of 1 crime per day, a rate that remains well below the UK average. The local context suggests a low baseline of criminal activity, with the population size playing a role in the relatively infrequent nature of incidents. While the daily crime count is a useful metric for residents assessing local safety, this figure is specific to Edwinstowe and should not be directly compared to UK-wide averages. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which fell by 77.8% and 75.0% respectively, further underscores the area’s ability to manage community-related incidents effectively during the month.