Rainworth Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Rainworth's crime profile revealed a striking balance between property and violent crime, with the latter slightly dominating for the first time in recent months. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents placed the area 43.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a position that reflects both sustained low-level activity and the absence of major spikes in any category. The breakdown of crimes showed anti-social behaviour as the most significant category, accounting for 51.3% of all incidents. This figure, at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, was 67% above the UK average for the same category, suggesting a localised concentration of nuisance-related offences that may be linked to the area's built-up character within a rural district. Violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average (1.1 vs 2.7 per 1,000), represented a notable 23.1% of total crimes, indicating a persistent challenge in managing interpersonal conflicts. The seasonal context of August—as a peak holiday month—introduces potential explanations for these patterns. Increased tourism and the temporary vacancy of homes during school holidays could heighten burglary risks, though no such offences were recorded in August. Conversely, the lower-than-UK-average rates for vehicle crime (0.1 vs 0.5 per 1,000) and theft from the person (0.1 vs 0.2 per 1,000) suggest that the area's relatively low population density and limited commercial activity may reduce opportunities for these crimes. The combination of these factors illustrates a community with a generally low crime rate but specific vulnerabilities in anti-social behaviour that require targeted interventions.

August 2024 marked a significant shift in Rainworth's crime mix, with violent crimes (9) outnumbering property crimes (7) for the first time in recent months. This reversal of the usual pattern may reflect seasonal dynamics, as August is a peak holiday month that could influence both crime types. Vehicle crime and theft from the person each saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences dropped by 55% from 20 to 9, a steep decline that contrasts with the rise in anti-social behaviour. The area's anti-social behaviour rate of 2.4 per 1,000 was 67% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, underscoring a localised challenge that warrants attention. Public order offences also fell by 50%, aligning with broader reductions in violent crime that may be linked to seasonal factors or targeted policing efforts.

Rainworth's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 40.0% decrease from the previous month's 7.7 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as safer compared to its recent performance. below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents, reflecting a low monthly exposure rate that contrasts with the UK's generally higher figures. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that aligns with the broader trend of reduced activity in August. When viewed through the lens of population size, the 8,417 residents of Rainworth experienced a crime rate that was 43.9% lower than the UK average, highlighting the area's relative security despite seasonal factors that might typically increase crime in other locations. This context suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to the sustained safety record, though further data would be required to confirm this hypothesis.