Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Barugh Green and Redbrook in September 2023 reveals a marked shift in the balance between property and violent crimes. With a total crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents—17.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000—the area demonstrates a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. However, the distribution of crime types tells a more nuanced story. Violence and sexual offences, at 26.7% of all reported crimes, remain the most prevalent category, followed closely by anti-social behaviour (24.4%) and public order offences (17.8%). This suggests a continued emphasis on personal safety concerns, even as property-related crimes such as shoplifting (13.3%) and vehicle crime (8.9%) also contribute significantly to the overall rate. Seasonal factors appear to influence these patterns, with September marking the transition back to school and university term cycles. The influx of students and younger residents during this period may contribute to the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are known to correlate with increased social activity in urban areas. While violent crime remains the most frequently reported category, the relatively lower rates compared to the UK average for this type—2.7 per 1,000 versus the local 1.8 per 1,000—indicates that the area may have effective community policing strategies or social cohesion mechanisms in place. The lower-than-average rates for burglary (0.2 vs UK 0.3) and criminal damage (0.3 vs UK 0.6) further support the notion that property crime is not the dominant concern in this built-up area within Barnsley. These patterns, however, must be contextualised within the area’s specific dynamics, including its proximity to Barnsley’s urban core and any local initiatives that may influence crime trends.

September 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 450% (from 2 to 11 incidents) and public order offences increasing by 300% (from 2 to 8). These jumps, while stark, may be linked to the return of students to educational institutions and the associated social pressures of the academic year. Shoplifting also rose by 100% (from 3 to 6), potentially reflecting increased foot traffic in local retail areas during this transitional period. Conversely, burglary rates dropped sharply by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), and criminal damage and arson fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal changes may have temporarily reduced these types of crime. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted with anti-social behaviour and public order offences now accounting for nearly 42% of all reported crimes—significantly higher than the UK averages for these categories. This contrast with the relatively lower rates of violence and sexual offences (26.7% of total crimes) highlights a unique mix of challenges in the area. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the rapid increase in anti-social behaviour, which may require community engagement or local authority action to address. The sharp contrast between the rise in public order offences and the fall in burglary rates also raises questions about whether resources are being reallocated or if environmental factors are influencing these trends.

The crime rate in Barugh Green and Redbrook for September 2023 rose by 45% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.6 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in September, a figure that, when considered in the context of its population of 6,804 residents, translates to one reported crime for every 151 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the local population, though this is a monthly aggregate and does not reflect daily fluctuations. The comparison to the previous month’s rate also underscores the volatility of crime trends in this area, with the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences contributing significantly to the overall increase. While the area’s crime rate remains lower than the UK average, the significant deviation in specific categories—such as public order offences, which are 94% above the UK average—highlights the need for targeted analysis. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the 45% monthly increase, the area still maintains a crime rate that is 17.5% below the national average. This suggests that while local factors may be driving short-term fluctuations, broader structural or demographic characteristics of the area likely contribute to its overall safer profile compared to the UK as a whole.