New Ollerton and Ollerton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in New Ollerton and Ollerton for August 2024 reveals a balance between property and violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 32.4% of total crimes, closely followed by anti-social behaviour (15.7%) and shoplifting (14.7%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 2.7 per 1,000 residents (32.4% of total UK crime), while shoplifting and public order offences are higher in this area. The overall crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 1.2% below the UK average, a narrow margin that suggests a generally stable environment. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting and public order offences may indicate vulnerabilities in retail and public spaces during the summer months. August, as a peak holiday month, likely influences these patterns through increased tourism and the temporary absence of residents, which may contribute to a higher incidence of burglary in empty homes. The area’s built-up nature, with a population of 12,572, means that crime impacts are concentrated within a relatively small community, requiring targeted localised responses. The balance between violent and property crime also suggests a need for multi-agency approaches that address both community safety and economic factors, such as retail security measures and public space management.

August 2024 saw a sharp rise in public order offences, jumping by 114.3% from 7 to 15 cases, a figure that outpaces the UK average by 90%. This surge may reflect heightened summer activity in public spaces, though the absence of specific event data prevents definitive attribution. Shoplifting also rose by 66.7%, reaching 15 cases—69% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This contrast with the 78% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 3 to 1 cases, suggests shifting patterns in criminal focus. Violent crimes decreased by 21.4%, from 42 to 33 cases, a reduction that may be linked to the summer holidays reducing opportunities for certain types of violence. For residents, the 69% excess in shoplifting compared to the UK average highlights a localised challenge in retail crime prevention.

The crime rate in August 2024 rose by 9.6% compared to July, moving from 7.4 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend aligns with the seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month that often sees increased foot traffic and tourism. Locally, this translates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, reflects the area’s built-up nature and potential for transient activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 123 residents, a monthly exposure that situates the area within a moderate risk profile compared to similar-sized communities. The population-scaled perspective—12,572 residents—means that the impact of individual crimes is distributed across a relatively small community, which may influence local perceptions of safety. The absence of a UK daily crime comparison figure underscores the need to focus on local patterns rather than broad national benchmarks.