Edwalton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Edwalton’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 56.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This performance, while consistent with the area’s historically low crime profile, reflects the built-up nature of Edwalton within Rushcliffe, where population density and community structures may limit opportunities for crime. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (38.9% of all crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and other theft (16.7%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal context: February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may contribute to lower overall crime rates. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—52% below the UK average—suggests that local policing or demographic factors, such as a stable population with fewer transient residents, may be at play. Meanwhile, the low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime (both 26% and 55% below the UK average) could be attributed to Edwalton’s smaller retail footprint and limited public transport infrastructure, which reduce exposure to these crimes. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, despite the 100% increases in other theft and shoplifting, indicates that the area’s built-up character and its proximity to larger urban centres (like Nottingham) may create a hybrid crime profile, balancing vulnerability to certain offences with resilience in others. This nuanced picture underscores the importance of contextualising crime data within local geography and social dynamics rather than relying solely on national averages.

February 2024 marked a significant shift in Edwalton’s crime profile, with three categories experiencing 100% increases from the previous month: drugs-related offences (0 to 1), other theft (0 to 3), and shoplifting (0 to 2). These jumps, while numerically small, may reflect seasonal patterns or transient factors, such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity potentially altering local behaviour. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 75% (4 to 1), a decline that could be linked to the winter month’s reduced public gatherings or heightened community vigilance. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 22.2% (9 to 7), aligning with Edwalton’s overall position of being 52% below the UK average for this category. For residents, the 100% increase in other theft—now accounting for 16.7% of all crimes—may raise concerns about local security measures, particularly in areas with retail or residential activity. The absence of significant changes in property crime (9) suggests that the area’s built-up character and its small-scale nature continue to mitigate broader property-related risks.

Edwalton's crime rate in February 2024 remained stable compared to January, with no change in the overall rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests that local conditions—such as the built-up area's layout and community dynamics—may have contributed to a steady baseline. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,770 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 321 residents, a monthly exposure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this area. When compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Edwalton’s rate remains 56.3% below, a gap that highlights the effectiveness of local policing or the area’s demographic profile. The low population density and possibly lower socioeconomic pressures in Edwalton may contribute to this sustained underperformance relative to national trends, though further data would be needed to confirm such hypotheses.