Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Barugh Green and Redbrook for August 2023, contributing 32.3% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower crime environment compared to national trends. This stark contrast to the UK average is particularly evident in violent crime categories, where the local rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 43% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Property crimes, though less frequent than violent incidents, still account for nearly 19.4% of total crimes, with burglary standing out as a significant concern. The area’s low crime rate may reflect its character as a smaller built-up area within Barnsley, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Seasonal factors also appear relevant: August, a peak holiday month, coincides with increased burglary risks due to empty homes, though this did not manifest in the data this month. Conversely, the lower prevalence of public order offences—50% below the UK average—suggests fewer incidents of disruptive behaviour in public spaces, linked to the area’s quieter residential nature compared to more densely populated urban centres. The balance between violent and property crimes indicates a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, though the overall crime picture remains relatively stable compared to the UK average.

August 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rates surging by 500% compared to the previous month, rising from one incident to six. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, raises questions about potential vulnerabilities during the summer months. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences increased by 66.7%, from six to ten incidents, marking a significant upward trend in violent crime. This rise contrasts sharply with the 79% decline in anti-social behaviour, which dropped from 21 to two incidents, suggesting a possible seasonal shift in criminal activity. The area’s burglary rate—0.9 per 1,000—remains 165% above the UK average, a stark outlier that may reflect the area’s specific housing stock or summer-related risks. Vehicle crime, though only 22% above the UK average, also rose slightly from three to four incidents. Shoplifting and criminal damage rates both fell below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (33% below) and criminal damage at 0.4 per 1,000 (37% below), indicating effective local deterrence measures or lower demand for such crimes. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions in burglary and violent crime, while the area’s performance in reducing anti-social behaviour and public order offences offers a promising model for other regions.

The crime rate in Barugh Green and Redbrook for August 2023 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 38.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline places the area’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 219 residents, a figure that, while low, highlights the importance of sustained community vigilance. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a rate that, when scaled to the local population of 6,804, illustrates a relatively safe environment compared to larger urban centres. The previous month’s higher rate may have been influenced by transient factors such as temporary events or seasonal transitions, but the August figures suggest a return to a more stable baseline. This stability is reinforced by the area’s consistently lower crime rates compared to the UK average, particularly in violent and public order categories. For residents, the monthly exposure statistic provides a tangible measure of risk: over the course of August, the likelihood of experiencing a crime was roughly 0.046%, a figure that, while not zero, reflects the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement. The contrast between August’s lower rate and the previous month’s higher rate also underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring, as short-term fluctuations could signal emerging trends that require attention.