Cudworth and Shafton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cudworth and Shafton's crime profile in September 2023 was defined by an unusual concentration of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.2% of all reported crimes and stood 20% above the UK average. This category's dominance over other types—such as anti-social behaviour (15.7%) and criminal damage (7.8%)—suggests a combination of social dynamics and environmental factors. The area's overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 2.5% above the UK's 8.0 per 1,000, a marginal difference that may reflect localised pressures. Seasonal context, including the back-to-school period and the onset of darker evenings, likely contributed to the elevated violence rate, as freshers' week and increased social interactions can heighten tensions. While property crime remained below the UK average (36 total, 3.3 per 1,000), violent offences outpaced expectations, possibly due to the area's demographic composition and limited public spaces for conflict resolution. The contrast between anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000, 3% below UK) and burglary (0.6 per 1,000, 87% above UK) illustrates the uneven distribution of crime types, with residential security appearing to be a focal point for interventions. These patterns underscore the need for targeted strategies that address both immediate safety concerns and long-term community engagement.

September 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in vehicle crime (+166.7%) and bicycle theft (+100.0%), with the latter rising from zero to one incident. This spike in vehicle-related offences may reflect heightened traffic during the back-to-school period, though no definitive link to seasonal factors is confirmed. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply (-63.6%) and burglary decreased by 30%, suggesting possible improvements in community engagement or increased vigilance. Violence and sexual offences remained higher than the UK average (20% above), while vehicle crime in the area was 46% above the national rate. These disparities highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories. A resident would find the 1-in-121 monthly exposure figure useful for contextualising personal risk, though this remains a low probability compared to national benchmarks.

Cudworth and Shafton's crime rate rose by 8.4% in September 2023 compared to August, moving from 7.6 to 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. This shift positions the area slightly above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of three crimes reported each day in September, a figure that aligns with seasonal patterns as the area transitions from summer to autumn. Over the course of the month, 1-in-121 residents experienced a reported crime, a metric that contextualises the rate within the local population. While this monthly exposure is comparable to other built-up areas in Barnsley, the slight upward trend may reflect increased foot traffic during the back-to-school period. The population context—12,389 residents—means that individual risk remains relatively low, though the concentration of violent crimes raises questions about local factors influencing this category.