Edwalton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Edwalton, 5.2 crimes were reported in August 2024—a rate 36.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime for every 192 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences (40% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.7%) and vehicle crime (10%). These patterns align with August's seasonal context as a peak holiday month, when increased tourism and empty homes may contribute to shifting crime dynamics. While violence rates remain lower than the UK average (22% below), vehicle crime slightly exceeds national norms by 11%, a discrepancy that may reflect local infrastructure or traffic patterns. The overall crime profile suggests a community where property-related issues are less prevalent than in comparable areas, though the presence of violent crime remains a focal point for local policing and community engagement. This rate, while relatively low, underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance during periods of heightened activity, such as the summer months when visitor numbers rise.

August 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 166.7% (from 3 to 8 incidents) and violence and sexual offences rising by 71.4% (from 7 to 12). These increases, though stark, remain 3% and 22% below the UK average for their respective categories, suggesting local factors may temper broader national trends. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and other theft dropped by 40% (from 5 to 3), potentially reflecting seasonal lulls or targeted community interventions. Possession of weapons—a category 186% above the UK average—jumped from 0 to 1 incident, a rare but concerning spike that may warrant further scrutiny. Meanwhile, shoplifting, which was 44% below the UK average, remained at 2 incidents, highlighting the area's resilience to retail crime. These shifts in crime mix indicate a combination of local demographics, tourism, and policing efforts, with property crime remaining a smaller proportion of total incidents compared to violent crime.

Edwalton's August 2024 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents represents a 25% increase from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continuous monitoring. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents—a statistic that, when scaled to the population of 5,770, illustrates the relatively low probability of personal involvement in crime. This monthly exposure rate, combined with the area's overall crime rate being 36.6% below the UK average, positions Edwalton as a safer environment compared to national benchmarks. However, the increase from July to August may be consistent with seasonal patterns, as August is a peak holiday month when tourism and transient populations can influence local crime dynamics. The interplay between these factors and the community's existing safety measures will be critical in sustaining this lower-than-average profile.