Cudworth and Shafton Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cudworth and Shafton's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 33.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This significant disparity highlights the area's distinct crime profile compared to the national context. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 22.2%. These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and community-related issues, which may be influenced by the area's built-up nature and the presence of residential and commercial activity. Shoplifting in the area was 71% below the UK average, with just 0.2 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 0.7 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect the area's retail environment or the effectiveness of local security measures, though further analysis is required to confirm. September, with its back-to-school and university freshers' events, typically sees shifts in crime patterns, yet the overall rate remained stable despite these seasonal dynamics. The data underscores the need for ongoing monitoring of specific categories, such as shoplifting and other crime, which showed sharp increases in September. These trends may be influenced by local factors, such as changes in foot traffic or community engagement.

September 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns within Cudworth and Shafton. Other crime and shoplifting both surged by 200%, with the former rising from one to three incidents and the latter doubling from one to three. This increase may reflect heightened community activity during the back-to-school period. In contrast, public order offences fell by 85.7%, from seven to one, a steep decline that could indicate improved community engagement or the impact of local initiatives. Vehicle crime also dropped by 75%, from eight to two, a reduction that may be linked to seasonal changes in parking habits. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.5% of total crimes, remained 27% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the area's demographic profile. The sharp rise in other crime, however, warrants attention, as it suggests emerging issues that could require further investigation.

Cudworth and Shafton's crime rate in September 2024 fell by 32.2% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.5 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during the summer-to-autumn transition. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of two crimes per day, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 197 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. This figure contextualises the data in terms of population size, showing that the area's crime burden is distributed across a relatively small community. The drop in the crime rate may partly reflect the stabilisation of seasonal factors, such as the winding down of university freshers' events and the shift in social patterns as nights draw in. However, the comparison to the previous month highlights the volatility of crime trends in built-up areas like Cudworth and Shafton, where local conditions can influence monthly fluctuations.