Rainworth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rainworth's crime rate for June 2023 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure marks a 24.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.4 per 1,000, though the area remains comparatively safer than the national average. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 41.8% of all reported incidents (28 cases), a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 — 123% above the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences followed, contributing 32.8% of total crimes (22 cases) at 2.6 per 1,000, which is 11% below the UK average. These patterns align with the seasonal context of June, the start of summer, when increased social activity in built-up areas often correlates with higher anti-social behaviour reports. The relatively low property crime rate (10 cases, 14.9% of total) contrasts with the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community engagement or environmental design may contribute to this trend. While the overall crime rate has risen, the breakdown indicates a combination of seasonal dynamics and persistent local challenges, particularly in managing anti-social conduct.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in June 2023 was a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average rate of 0.6 per 1,000 (Rainworth's rate was 0.7 per 1,000), suggests heightened activity during the summer months, possibly linked to increased outdoor events or seasonal maintenance work. Public order offences also rose sharply by 150%, from 2 to 5 cases, a category that typically reflects disturbances in public spaces — a trend consistent with the start of the summer season. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 83.3%, dropping from 6 to 1 case, marking one of the most significant decreases in the dataset. This decline, while welcome, may reflect seasonal shifts in drug market activity or successful local interventions. Anti-social behaviour remains high in Rainworth compared to the UK average, with its rate (3.3 per 1,000) more than double the national figure for this category (1.5 per 1,000). Residents may find the 123% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour particularly pertinent, as this category often impacts local quality of life and community cohesion.

Rainworth's June 2023 crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 24.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.4 per 1,000.9% below the UK average. Over the course of June, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the density of the built-up area within Newark and Sherwood. The monthly exposure metric indicates that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents, a rate that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the importance of consistent community policing. This statistic is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime within their immediate environment. When compared to the UK average, Rainworth's overall crime rate is slightly lower, but specific categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage show marked deviations. The 24.0% month-on-month rise, though significant, must be contextualised against the area's population of 8,417 — a figure that influences the scale of police resources required to manage incidents. The daily crime count of 2 per day, while manageable, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where crime rates diverge from national norms.