New Ollerton and Ollerton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area with a population of 12,572, April 2025 saw 99 crimes reported, equating to a crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This rate places the area 2.6% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a marginal but measurable difference. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.4% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed at 12.1%, though it remained 25% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local policing priorities or community engagement efforts. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to spring—likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to higher rates of violence and public order offences. Meanwhile, the relative stability of property crimes, with 31 incidents (31.3% of total) compared to 43 violent crimes, suggests a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related issues. This data underscores the area’s role as a mixed-use community where social interactions and environmental factors intersect to shape crime trends.

April 2025 saw a striking 300% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, signals a sharp shift in property crime dynamics. Public order offences also surged by 133%, with reports rising from 3 to 7, potentially linked to increased outdoor activity during the Easter period. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 55.6%, from 9 to 4 cases, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or changes in retail footfall. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 43.4% of all crimes, a figure 30% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category’s dominance is notable given the area’s built-up character, where public spaces may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average by 25%, suggesting local efforts or community dynamics that suppress such incidents.

In April 2025, the area recorded 99 crimes over 30 days, translating to an average of 3 crimes per day. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur, though it remains a local measure without a direct UK-wide counterpart. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 127 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the exposure of the population to crime. This rate is slightly lower than the previous month’s figure of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a 2.0% decrease, which suggests a stabilisation in the overall crime picture. While the population of 12,572 is relatively small, the per capita rate highlights the proportion of the community affected by crime. The daily and monthly metrics together offer a balanced view, showing that while the area experiences a steady stream of incidents, the scale remains manageable for a built-up area of this size.