Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 marked a notable shift in the crime profile of Barugh Green and Redbrook, a built-up area within Barnsley, with shoplifting emerging as a striking outlier compared to national trends. While the overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents was 10.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, the distribution of crime types revealed a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 47.8% of all recorded crimes—far exceeding the UK average for this category—and were accompanied by a 17% increase in violent crime compared to national figures. This imbalance suggests that the area may be experiencing pressures related to social dynamics or local factors that amplify interpersonal conflicts. Meanwhile, shoplifting, though less frequent than violence, was 104% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to the area’s retail presence or specific vulnerabilities in local businesses during the transition to spring. The seasonal context of March—marked by lengthening evenings and the shift from winter to spring—may have influenced patterns of activity, affecting both retail crime and public order. However, the relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average indicates that the area’s broader environment, including community policing efforts or demographic characteristics, may contribute to a safer baseline. The data also highlights that anti-social behaviour was 13% below the UK average, a trend that could reflect effective local interventions or a more cohesive community. As the area moves into the spring, continued monitoring of these trends will be critical to understanding whether these patterns persist or evolve with changing seasonal rhythms.

March 2023 revealed a striking anomaly in the crime profile of Barugh Green and Redbrook: shoplifting, which accounted for 15.2% of all recorded crimes, was 104% above the UK average. This stark deviation from national trends suggests a local factor—perhaps increased retail activity or specific vulnerabilities in local businesses—that deserves closer attention. Meanwhile, violent crimes, the most common category at 47.8% of total incidents, were 17% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a figure that contrasts with the area’s overall lower crime rate. This imbalance highlights a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (14 total) representing only 30% of the total, compared to 52% for violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour was 13% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. For residents, the 104% increase in shoplifting is a concrete data point that could inform targeted measures such as improved CCTV coverage or community awareness campaigns.

The crime rate in Barugh Green and Redbrook for March 2023 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 10.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This places the area in a relatively safer position compared to the national context, though local variations in crime type distribution suggest distinct patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day during March, a statistic that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,804 residents. When considering monthly exposure, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 148 residents over the course of the month. This ratio provides a tangible measure of the frequency of crime relative to the local population, highlighting that while the overall rate is below the UK average, the impact of specific crime types—such as shoplifting and violence—may still be felt acutely by residents. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even in a relatively safe area, certain crime categories can affect community perceptions and experiences.