Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Barugh Green and Redbrook's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within Barnsley shows a distinct pattern compared to national trends, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 30% of all crimes reported. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 25%, reflecting the community's ongoing challenges with public conduct. The data highlights a seasonal influence, as May's extended evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising and associated incidents. The area's property crime rate remains below the UK average, with vehicle crime and shoplifting showing marked increases. However, violent crime rates are lower than the national figure, a trend consistent with Barnsley's broader demographic profile. The relatively low burglary and criminal damage rates suggest a combination of community resilience and effective local policing. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the shift in crime types—from property-related offences to public order and anti-social behaviour—indicates a need for targeted interventions in community engagement and alcohol-related incident management. This pattern aligns with other parts of South Yorkshire, where urban centres often see seasonal spikes in disorderly conduct.

May 2023 saw a 400% surge in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, a dramatic increase that may reflect heightened outdoor activity during longer evenings. Public order offences also doubled, with 6 reported cases compared to 2 in April, suggesting a potential link to May's bank holidays and increased social gatherings. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, contributing 25% of all crimes and exceeding the UK average by 20%. Meanwhile, other theft and burglary rates fell sharply—by 66.7% each—due to increased police presence or seasonal factors. The violence and sexual offences category, though still the most common crime type (29.6% of total), remained 32% below the UK average, a contrast to national trends where violent crime often dominates. Residents may find the vehicle crime spike particularly concerning, as it represents a significant increase in a short period. The data also reveals a notable decline in criminal damage and arson, which fell 52% below the UK average, indicating a possible success in local anti-vice initiatives.

The crime rate in May 2023 rose 12.9% compared to April's 5.7 per 1,000.8% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak social hours. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees 1-in-125 residents affected. This statistic, when scaled to the area's population of 6,804, highlights the relative safety of the community compared to national benchmarks. The contrast between Barugh Green and Redbrook's crime profile and the UK average is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, which exceed national rates by 20% and 56% respectively. However, the area's performance in reducing violent crime and burglary suggests that local initiatives may be having an impact. For residents, the daily crime count serves as a practical reference, offering a tangible sense of risk that aligns with the area's lower-than-average overall crime rate.