Rainworth Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rainworth's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks, though local variations in crime types remain evident. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.4% of all reported incidents, with 21 cases recorded—this category's rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is 9% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 21.2% of incidents, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 that is 7% below the national figure. The built-up nature of Rainworth within Newark and Sherwood may contribute to these patterns, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces influencing crime dynamics. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as June marks the beginning of summer and longer daylight hours. This period typically sees a shift in criminal activity, with outdoor crimes potentially increasing while indoor offences decrease. However, the sharp drop in shoplifting—down 96.7% from May—suggests that other seasonal or situational factors may be at work. The absence of major retail hubs in Rainworth, compared to larger urban centres, could explain this anomaly, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The area's performance in June underscores the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime profiles, with both environmental and demographic characteristics likely influencing the patterns observed.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in June 2024 was the 96.7% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents falling from 30 to 1. This sharp decline may reflect seasonal changes, such as the end of a retail-heavy period or increased police presence in retail areas. Concurrently, burglary and criminal damage and arson both rose by 150%, with incidents increasing from 2 to 5 in each category. These increases contrast sharply with the UK average for burglary, which is 0.3 per 1,000—Rainworth's rate of 0.6 per 1,000 is exactly double the national figure. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 120%, rising from 5 to 11 cases. This category's UK average is 1.4 per 1,000, meaning Rainworth's rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 7% below the national benchmark. The crime mix in June shows a notable shift toward property crimes, with burglary and criminal damage now accounting for 19.2% of all reported incidents—double their share in May.

Rainworth's crime rate in June 2024 fell 38.8% compared to May, dropping from 10.1 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the summer season, when longer daylight hours and increased community activity may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in June—a figure that remains consistent with the low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 162 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban areas. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when considering Rainworth's built-up character within Newark and Sherwood, where population density is lower than in major cities. The shift from May to June also reflects broader seasonal patterns, with warmer weather reducing indoor crime and increasing outdoor visibility, which may deter some offenders.