Cudworth and Shafton Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Cudworth and Shafton, 5.7 crimes were recorded in December 2024—a rate 19.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes per day for the built-up area within Barnsley, with 1 reported crime occurring for every 177 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (27 incidents, 38.6% of total), followed by other theft (12.9%) and public order offences (11.4%). These figures reflect a seasonal pattern consistent with December’s dynamics: Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and holiday-related absences may partly explain the balance between property and violent crimes. While violence and sexual offences remain the largest category, their rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 14% below the UK average, suggesting local factors—such as community policing or lower population density—may temper risk during peak festive periods. Meanwhile, categories like public order and other theft show marked deviations from national trends, linked to local demographics or environmental features. The overall rate being 19.7% below the UK average underscores the area’s relatively safer profile compared to other parts of the country, though specific crime types highlight areas requiring targeted attention.

December 2024 saw a dramatic 800% increase in other thefts, rising from 1 to 9 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 72.7% drop in vehicle crime (from 11 to 3) and the 71.4% decrease in drug-related offences (from 7 to 2). These shifts suggest seasonal and situational factors may have influenced criminal activity: the spike in thefts could align with increased retail activity during Christmas, while the drop in vehicle crime might reflect fewer cars on the road due to holiday travel. Public order offences (8 incidents) were 56% above the UK average, linked to alcohol-related incidents or increased social gatherings during the festive season. Conversely, violent crimes (27 total) were 14% below the UK average, though their proportion of total crimes (38.6%) remained the highest category. Residents might find the 12.9% share of other thefts particularly relevant, as this includes shoplifting and burglary—crimes directly tied to local retail environments. The 61% above UK average rate for burglary (0.5 per 1,000) could indicate vulnerabilities in property security, despite the overall rate being lower than national benchmarks.

The crime rate in Cudworth and Shafton fell sharply from 10.3 per 1,000 in November 2024 to 5.7 per 1,000 in December—a 44.9% reduction. This drop, coupled with the area’s 19.7% below UK average rate, suggests a significant shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day in December, a manageable frequency for a community of 12,389 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 177 residents—a monthly exposure rate that places the area in a safer bracket compared to regions with higher population densities or more concentrated urban environments. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is lower than the UK average, specific categories like public order and other thefts exceed national benchmarks, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. These figures also contrast with the previous month’s higher rate, which may have been influenced by seasonal transitions—such as the end of term-time activity or changing weather patterns—demonstrating how local factors can shape crime trends. The combination of a lower overall rate and higher rates in certain categories illustrates the complexity of maintaining safety in an area with distinct demographic and geographic characteristics.