Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Barugh Green and Redbrook’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 33.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safer built-up regions within Barnsley, with a mix of property and violent crime types reflecting local dynamics. The most common crime category was vehicle crime, accounting for 26.5% of all incidents (nine cases), a rate 160% above the UK average. This spike may be tied to seasonal factors such as increased vehicle traffic during Black Friday shopping or the timing of Bonfire Night. Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) each represented 20.6% of the total, with both categories significantly below the UK average. The area’s low violent crime rate, 61% below the UK average, suggests a generally stable social environment, though localized issues such as vehicle crime warrant further scrutiny. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the start of the festive shopping season—likely influenced the distribution of crimes, with property-related incidents potentially benefiting from increased police presence or community initiatives. While the overall trend points to a safer area compared to national benchmarks, the sharp increase in vehicle crime highlights the need for targeted measures to address this emerging concern.

November 2023 marked a sharp increase in vehicle crime, which rose by 800% from one to nine incidents, far exceeding the UK average by 160%. This surge may be linked to increased vehicle activity during Black Friday or the timing of Bonfire Night events. Conversely, burglary fell by 75% compared to the previous month, with just one incident reported—a stark contrast to the four recorded in October. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 50%, from 14 to seven incidents, suggesting a potential reduction in community tensions or improved local policing efforts. While violent crime and sexual offences remained stable at seven incidents, this figure was 61% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s comparatively low rates of serious violence. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with certain categories showing marked improvements while others require closer attention.

November 2023 saw a 17.1% decrease in the crime rate compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.0 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with broader trends in the area, where persistent efforts to address local concerns may have contributed to a more stable environment. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific pockets. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. When scaled to the population of 6,804, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, though localized hotspots remain a focus for local authorities. The drop in burglary and anti-social behaviour, paired with the spike in vehicle crime, highlights shifting patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased vehicle movement during Black Friday or the timing of Bonfire Night events.