Rainworth Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rainworth’s overall crime rate in October 2023 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, 13.7% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure reflects a relatively stable environment compared to national trends, though seasonal factors may have influenced specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.2% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (22.4%) and anti-social behaviour (12.1%). The dominance of violent crime aligns with the area’s character as a built-up area within a rural district, where community interactions and local events may contribute to such patterns. October’s darker evenings and Halloween festivities could have amplified property-related crimes, though these remain below UK averages for most categories. Violent crime rates in Rainworth (2.5 per 1,000) were 7% lower than the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), suggesting effective local measures or demographic factors that temper violent incidents. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson saw a sharp increase, linked to seasonal activities or unaddressed vulnerabilities in public spaces. These trends highlight the need to balance vigilance against seasonal risks with ongoing community efforts to maintain the area’s lower-than-average crime profile.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 225% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from four to thirteen incidents. This surge may partly explain the overall rise in crime rates compared to September, despite the area remaining below the UK average. Burglary and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to two cases each, marking significant spikes in these categories. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 56.3%, and public order offences dropped by 33.3%, suggesting some success in addressing disruptive activities. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common crime type (36.2% of total), were 7% below the UK average. For residents, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson may signal the need for heightened vigilance during events like Halloween, when property vulnerabilities could be exploited.

Rainworth's crime rate in October 2023 rose by 13.7% compared to September 2023, moving from 6.1 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase may reflect seasonal shifts—such as shorter evenings and Halloween festivities—it remains significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that aligns with the relatively low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a generally low risk of victimisation compared to national benchmarks. This statistic, when contextualised against the area’s population of 8,417, indicates that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during a typical month. However, the upward trend from September deserves closer attention to factors such as increased foot traffic during October events or changes in community engagement patterns.