Rainworth Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rainworth’s overall crime rate in October 2024 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance highlights a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels, a position reinforced by the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing to 48.4% of all reported incidents, a figure that underscores the prominence of interpersonal crime in the built-up area. This category’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000 was 35% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this domain. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, accounting for 17.7% of crimes, while criminal damage and arson made up 12.9% of the total. The seasonal context of October, with its darker evenings and Halloween-related activities, may have influenced patterns of criminal behaviour, potentially increasing opportunities for certain types of offences. However, the lower rates of burglary and other theft compared to the UK average indicate that property crime remains a manageable concern for the area. These findings reflect the interplay between local factors and broader national trends, providing a nuanced picture of Rainworth’s crime profile.

October saw significant changes in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson rising by 166.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 3 to 8 incidents. This spike, while concerning, may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween and the transition into darker evenings. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50.0%, with incidents dropping from 4 to 2, a decrease that could reflect improved community vigilance or targeted local efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 48.4% of all crimes, and were 35% above the UK average. This disparity underscores the area’s unique challenges, particularly in relation to interpersonal crime. Other theft rates were 29% below the UK average, suggesting that certain aspects of property crime are being effectively managed. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime and the importance of monitoring trends over time.

Rainworth's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 37.8% increase from the previous month’s 5.4 per 1,000. This shift highlights a short-term fluctuation in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents within this built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 136 residents, a metric that provides context for how frequently residents might encounter crime within their community. This rate, while lower than the UK average, reflects the influence of local factors such as seasonal transitions and community dynamics. The increase in crime this month, though notable, must be viewed alongside the broader trend of Rainworth remaining below the UK average for overall crime. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate has risen, the absolute number of incidents remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres.