Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Barugh Green and Redbrook's crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 34.5% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, is 44% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places it 46.9% below the national average of 8.1, a stark contrast to the UK's broader crime profile. Anti-social behaviour follows closely with 20.7% of total crimes, while public order offences at 0.7 per 1,000 represent a 25% increase above the UK average of 0.6. These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up district within Barnsley, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to lower property crime rates. Seasonal factors in October—darker evenings, Halloween activities, and the clocks going back—likely influence public order incidents, though the sharp rise in this category warrants closer examination. The relatively low rates of burglary (3.5% below UK average) and shoplifting (72% below UK average) suggest effective local deterrents, possibly linked to the area's compact layout and active community engagement. This data underscores a unique balance between proactive policing and the socio-economic dynamics of a mid-sized urban area.

Public order offences surged by 400% month-on-month, jumping from one incident to five—a dramatic shift that outpaces other categories. This increase, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, raises questions about local factors such as Halloween-related disruptions or changes in community events. Conversely, burglary rates fell by two-thirds (from three to one incident), aligning with the area's 39% deficit compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The drop in violent crimes by 9.1% (from 11 to 10 incidents) is notable, though the category remains 44% below the UK average. Residents may find the daily crime count of one incident per day (29 total crimes over 31 days) a useful benchmark for local awareness. The drugs category saw a 100% increase (from one to two incidents), a rise that places it 15% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This shift could reflect seasonal patterns or localized pressures, though further analysis is needed to confirm. The stark contrast between public order increases and property crime decreases highlights a combination of factors affecting different crime types.

Barugh Green and Redbrook's October 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 7.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.0, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 235 residents—a figure that contextualizes the monthly exposure in human terms. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that, while consistent with the area's historical patterns, shows no immediate trend toward escalation. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime profile is influenced by violent and anti-social offences, which together account for 55.2% of all reported crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The 29 total crimes reported in October equate to 0.43% of the area's population, a rate that, while higher than the UK's overall average, is mitigated by the lower frequency of property-related incidents. These figures suggest a community where interpersonal conflicts and public behaviour issues are more prominent than traditional property crime, a dynamic that may be linked to the area's built-up nature and local social networks.