New Ollerton and Ollerton Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, New Ollerton and Ollerton recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 9.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reveals a distinct pattern in the types of crime reported. Violent crimes—specifically violence and sexual offences—accounted for 44.2% of all incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes, which made up 31.2% (27 out of 86 total crimes). This imbalance between violent and property crime may reflect local dynamics, such as the area’s built-up character and the influence of seasonal events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday. The latter, in particular, could have contributed to a rise in shoplifting, which saw a 133.3% increase compared to the previous month. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime is notable, as it suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts or public safety concerns rather than economic crimes. This contrast is further reinforced by the fact that anti-social behaviour, which often overlaps with property-related issues, accounted for only 15.1% of total crimes. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days and heightened retail activity—likely played a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact causal links remain to be explored. The area’s crime profile thus appears to be influenced by a combination of local geography, community engagement, and the timing of external events, all of which contribute to the observed balance between violent and property crime.

November 2023 saw a sharp 150% increase in burglary, rising from two to five incidents, a spike that may be linked to seasonal factors such as the timing of Black Friday shopping or the onset of darker evenings. Shoplifting also rose by 133.3%, from three to seven cases, possibly driven by increased foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7%, from six to two, a decline that could reflect changes in community engagement or policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, at 3.0 per 1,000 (16% higher than the UK’s 2.6 per 1,000), despite the overall rate being lower nationally. This contrast between property and violent crime highlights a shift in criminal activity patterns, with personal safety concerns appearing more pronounced than theft-related issues. For residents, the 16% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences may warrant closer attention to local safety measures.

New Ollerton and Ollerton's crime rate in November 2023 rose by 7.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.4 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day over the month, a figure that underscores the consistent presence of criminal activity in local spaces. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 146 residents—a statistic that may help residents contextualise the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The population size of 12,572 means that the rate, while below the UK average, is still influenced by local factors such as the area’s built-up nature and seasonal events. The rise in burglary and shoplifting, coupled with declines in vehicle crime and public order offences, suggests a combination of local routines and external pressures, such as the timing of Black Friday shopping and darker evenings.