Edwalton Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Edwalton’s November 2023 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places it 28% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (29%) and public order offences (9.7%). This distribution suggests that interpersonal and community-level issues are significant contributors to the local crime picture, particularly during the darker evenings of November. The seasonal context of the month—marked by events such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic and social interactions potentially contributing to the higher incidence of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the relatively low rate of property crimes, including a 64% deficit in shoplifting compared to the UK average, may reflect the area’s character as a built-up yet low-density community within Rushcliffe, where retail activity is concentrated but not overwhelming. This combination of factors—seasonal rhythms, local demographics, and geographic positioning—shapes a crime profile that is distinct from both urban centres and more rural districts.

November 2023 saw a 100% increase in burglary and shoplifting, both rising from zero to two and one incidents respectively. This contrasts sharply with an 80% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 10 to two incidents. The shift in crime mix highlights a move towards property-related offences, with burglary now accounting for 6.5% of total crimes—18% above the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category, contributing 29% of all crimes but sitting 52% above the UK average for this category. These discrepancies suggest that local dynamics, such as the timing of Black Friday shopping or the impact of darker evenings on community interactions, may be influencing crime patterns. For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting underscores the need for heightened awareness during peak retail periods, even as overall crime rates trend downward.

Edwalton's November 2023 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 20.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift into darker evenings, which may reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes such as vehicle theft. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in November, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 186 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate suggests that residents are not frequently encountering crime, though the local context—such as the proximity to a rural area and the presence of a built-up community—may influence perceptions of safety. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the overall rate being 28% below the UK average, the distribution of crime types within Edwalton diverges from national trends, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary. These variations underscore the importance of localised factors in shaping crime patterns, even within a relatively small built-up area.