Radcliffe on Trent Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Radcliffe on Trent's crime rate in December 2023 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 66.7% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture highlights the area's relatively low levels of criminal activity. The breakdown of crimes reveals that shoplifting (23.5% of total) and violence and sexual offences (23.5%) were the most common categories, though both displayed distinct patterns relative to the UK average. Shoplifting rates in Radcliffe on Trent were 0.6 per 1,000, 22% higher than the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as retail activity or seasonal shopping pressures may have contributed. By contrast, violence and sexual offences in the area were 77% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with the area's character as a smaller, more tightly knit built-up area within Rushcliffe. The month's seasonal context—Christmas shopping, party season, and extended dark evenings—likely influenced crime patterns, with retail spaces potentially more vulnerable to theft during peak holiday periods. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also fell below UK averages, consistent with the area's lower population density and community cohesion compared to larger urban centres. These figures illustrate a crime profile shaped by both local demographics and the rhythms of the holiday season, with relatively low levels of severe crime offset by specific vulnerabilities in retail and public spaces.

December 2023 saw a 51.3% decrease in Radcliffe on Trent's crime rate compared to the previous month, with the overall rate dropping from 4.9 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline was driven by significant reductions in several categories: violence and sexual offences fell by 55.6% (from 9 to 4 incidents), anti-social behaviour dropped by 50.0% (from 6 to 3), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 62.5% (from 8 to 3). Public order offences saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 1 incident—a rare upward trend in an otherwise declining month. The crime mix also shifted, with property crimes (9 incidents) slightly outpacing violent crimes (4 incidents), though both remained well below the UK average for their respective categories. Shoplifting, while accounting for 23.5% of total crimes, was 22% above the UK average for this category, suggesting local retail environments may be more susceptible to theft during the Christmas season. This contrast with other categories, such as violence and sexual offences (77% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (57% below UK average), highlights the area's unique balance between specific vulnerabilities and overall safety. For residents, the sharp decline in criminal damage and arson may indicate improved community efforts or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes.

Radcliffe on Trent's crime rate in December 2023 was 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a marked improvement from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000—a 51.3% reduction. On a daily basis, this equated to roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low crime density compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 424 residents, a statistic that provides context for the safety of daily life in the area. While the UK average crime rate for December 2023 was 7.2 per 1,000, Radcliffe on Trent's performance places it in the lower quartile of national comparisons, particularly when considering the area's population size and built-up nature. This comparison is further nuanced by the fact that certain crime categories, such as shoplifting, showed local deviations from the UK average—22% higher in Radcliffe on Trent compared to the national figure of 0.5 per 1,000. However, other categories like violence and sexual offences (77% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (57% below UK average) demonstrate the area's strengths in maintaining public safety. For a community of 7,211 residents, these figures translate to a monthly crime exposure that is significantly lower than the national average, reinforcing the area's position as a relatively secure place to live despite localized challenges in retail crime.