Edwalton Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Edwalton's December 2024 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 60.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national picture of higher crime prevalence. This marked disparity reflects the built-up area's unique characteristics, where the combination of a relatively small population and the seasonal rhythms of December — including Christmas shopping, party season, and extended periods of darkness — likely contributes to a distinct crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.5% of all incidents, a figure that, while lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (61% below), remains the most significant category in the area. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 31.3%, with five incidents reported, and other theft at 12.5%. The seasonal context of December may explain the lower-than-expected levels of property crime, which typically correlate with increased retail activity and foot traffic. The absence of a significant spike in shoplifting or burglary during the festive period suggests that local factors — such as the presence of commercial premises with extended security measures or the reduced presence of transient populations — may be influencing this trend. While the overall crime rate remains low, the 233% increase in possession of weapons compared to the UK average highlights a specific concern that may warrant further scrutiny, particularly in relation to the area's social dynamics during the holiday season.

December 2024 saw a 57.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to November, with the category falling from 14 to 6 incidents. This decline is consistent with seasonal patterns in built-up areas during the Christmas period, when commercial premises may close earlier and public spaces see reduced foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour, however, rose by 25% to five incidents, likely linked to increased social gatherings and holiday-related activities. The category remains 4% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper its usual prevalence. Other theft fell by 50% to two incidents, reflecting reduced retail activity during the festive season. Possession of weapons — at 0.2 per 1,000 — is 233% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, indicating a specific local concern that warrants further contextual analysis.

Edwalton's December 2024 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 50.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in smaller built-up areas during the holiday period, when population movement and commercial activity may shift. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate typical of Edwalton's population of 5,770. When scaled to the monthly exposure, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 361 residents over the course of the month — a ratio that underscores the area's relative safety compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Edwalton's crime profile is not only significantly lower than the national average but also maintains a consistent pattern of low-level incidents that do not impact any specific demographic group.