Rainworth Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rainworth’s overall crime rate in September 2023 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 23.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area’s relatively safe profile, though certain crime types deviate significantly from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (37.3%), followed by anti-social behaviour (31.4%) and public order offences (11.8%). These figures align with the seasonal context of September, a month marked by the return to school and university for many residents, which may contribute to heightened social interactions and associated conflicts. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Rainworth (2.3 per 1,000) is 16% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s smaller, more cohesive community structure, where social cohesion may act as a mitigating factor. Conversely, anti-social behaviour occurs at a higher rate (1.9 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (1.3 per 1,000), suggesting localized pressures that may require targeted community engagement. Public order offences, while rising sharply in September, remain below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) at 0.7 per 1,000. These patterns underscore the combination of seasonal rhythms and local demographics, with the return of students and the transition to autumn likely influencing the crime profile. The relatively low property crime rate (5 cases, 0.6 per 1,000) further reinforces the area’s safety, though this may also reflect the limited retail and commercial presence typical of a smaller built-up area.

September 2023 marked sharp fluctuations in crime types, with public order offences surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 cases) and criminal damage and arson doubling (from 0 to 4). These increases contrast with a 20% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 20 to 16 cases. The most striking deviation from the UK average remains anti-social behaviour, which occurred at a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 — 42% higher than the national figure of 1.3 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting, which had been absent in August, rose to 1 case in September, a 100% increase but still 82% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the spike in public order offences, which could be linked to the return of students to local schools and universities, a seasonal pattern consistent with the start of the academic term.

Rainworth's crime rate in September 2023 rose slightly to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 6.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.7. This translates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that, while local, offers context for residents navigating daily life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile compared to the UK average. This statistic, when scaled to the population of 8,417, suggests that the vast majority of residents experience minimal direct involvement with crime, though localized spikes in specific categories like anti-social behaviour may create pockets of heightened concern. The comparison to the UK average remains significant: Rainworth’s rate is still 23.8% below the national figure, a disparity that underscores the area’s unique characteristics, possibly linked to its smaller, more tightly knit community structure.