Rainworth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rainworth's crime rate for November 2023 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 46.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This performance places the area firmly in the lower quartile of national crime statistics, a position that reflects both its compact built-up character and the influence of seasonal factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.4% of all reported incidents (11 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.5%, 8 cases) and criminal damage and arson (17.7%, 6 cases). These patterns may be partially explained by November's unique context: the convergence of Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of significantly shorter daylight hours. The latter, in particular, could contribute to the 32.4% share of violent crime, as reduced visibility and increased indoor congregation may heighten tensions in public spaces. However, the area's performance in other categories reveals a mixed picture: while anti-social behaviour remains 5% below the UK average, criminal damage and arson exceed the national rate by 19%, suggesting that targeted property offences are a growing concern. This contrast with the UK average—where violent crime dominates—indicates that Rainworth's crime profile is shaped by local dynamics, including its status as a built-up area within a rural district, where community cohesion and spatial density may influence both the types and frequencies of reported incidents.

November 2023 saw a stark 100% increase in 'Other crime' reports, rising from zero to three incidents. This category, which includes unclassified offences, may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards non-traditional categories. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour rose by 14.3%, suggesting a potential correlation with seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings. The area's violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 50% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the 19% above average rate for criminal damage and arson. This divergence highlights the complexity of local crime patterns: while violent crime remains relatively low, property-related offences like criminal damage show a marked upward trend. Residents should be particularly alert to the spike in 'Other crime,' a category that lacks detailed sub-classification but may include incidents such as trespassing or minor disorder that are not captured in more standardised metrics.

Rainworth's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 41.4% drop from the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns often seen in built-up areas during late autumn, where reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours may temper certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 248 residents. While this rate is significantly lower than the UK average, localised factors—such as the area's small population and compact layout—likely contribute to this disparity. The population context further underscores that even a single incident carries notable weight in a community of 8,417 people, where the crime-to-resident ratio remains unusually low compared to national benchmarks. This contrast highlights the importance of contextualising local statistics against both demographic and geographic variables, rather than drawing broad conclusions from absolute numbers alone.