Edwalton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Edwalton during January 2024 reveals a distinct emphasis on violence and anti-social behaviour compared to other areas. With a total crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, the area is 58.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark divergence highlights the local context of a smaller, built-up area within Rushcliffe, where community dynamics and local geography may shape crime patterns differently than larger urban centres. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38% below the UK average for this category. This suggests a lower prevalence of serious violent incidents compared to national trends, though the proportion of violent crimes (9 out of 18 total) remains significant. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, contributed 22.2% of all crimes, a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents, 29% below the UK average. This could reflect the area’s character as a relatively quiet residential community with fewer public spaces that might otherwise foster anti-social activity. The third most common category, criminal damage and arson, showed a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents, 23% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to seasonal factors, as January is a post-holiday period when property-related crimes might be less common, yet vandalism could persist due to reduced oversight during colder, shorter days. The overall crime mix in Edwalton contrasts with the UK average, which typically sees property crimes dominate. Here, the balance shifts toward violent and anti-social incidents, a pattern consistent with smaller communities where interpersonal conflicts and community cohesion play a larger role in shaping crime profiles.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% compared to December, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, while still low in absolute terms, raises questions about underlying factors such as seasonal changes or local events. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 30.8% month-on-month, dropping from 13 to 9, a decrease that aligns with the post-holiday period typically marked by reduced social interactions and fewer opportunities for conflict. The crime mix also shifted toward property crimes, with property-related incidents (4) accounting for 22.2% of all crimes, though this remains below the UK average for property crime rates. Criminal damage and arson increased by 33.3%, moving from 3 to 4 incidents, a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents that is 23% above the UK average. This suggests that while overall crime levels are low, certain categories like vandalism may be more prone to seasonal fluctuations. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which could indicate a need for community engagement strategies or increased monitoring in public spaces. The data also underscores Edwalton’s divergence from national trends, with violent crimes remaining significantly below the UK average despite the local spike in anti-social incidents.

Edwalton’s crime rate in January 2024 (3.1 per 1,000) represents an 18.1% decrease from December’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of declining crime in the area. On a daily basis, the 18 reported crimes over 31 days equate to approximately 1 crime per day, a figure that is likely to feel even more manageable in a community of 5,770 residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 321 residents, a ratio that highlights the low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate perspective is critical for residents, as it contextualises the data beyond daily fluctuations. The area’s small size and relatively low population density may contribute to this lower exposure, as crime is often distributed more thinly in built-up areas with limited commercial or industrial activity. While the UK average crime rate is 7.4 per 1,000, Edwalton’s rate is nearly 60% lower, a difference that underscores the unique characteristics of this part of Rushcliffe. The comparison also reveals that specific categories—such as violence and sexual offences—remain significantly below the UK average, which may reflect the area’s quieter, more residential nature. This contrast with the national picture suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or the absence of high-traffic commercial zones, play a role in maintaining lower crime levels despite the spike in anti-social behaviour.