Cudworth and Shafton Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Cudworth and Shafton, the crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 in December 2025 means that one in every 139 residents experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate, which is 2.9% higher than the UK average, reflects a combination of local and national factors. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (44.9% of all incidents), followed by burglary (18.0%) and anti-social behaviour (6.7%). These figures align with seasonal trends, as December’s dark evenings and empty homes during the Christmas period likely contribute to higher burglary rates. Meanwhile, the dominance of violent crimes may be linked to the area’s social fabric, where high concentrations of vulnerable populations or limited community resources could exacerbate conflicts. The UK average for violent crimes is 2.6 per 1,000, compared to Cudworth and Shafton’s 3.2 per 1,000, a 25% gap that underscores local challenges. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were significantly lower than the UK average, due to temporary community initiatives or seasonal lulls in certain types of activity. The area’s crime profile also shows stark contrasts: while burglary rates are 364% above the UK average, theft from the person and shoplifting are 82% below national levels, suggesting a mix of risk factors tied to both local infrastructure and broader socio-economic conditions.

December 2025 marked sharp increases in specific crime categories, including a 300% rise in drug-related offences and a 128.6% surge in burglaries compared to November. These jumps were accompanied by a 364% gap between burglary rates in Cudworth and Shafton and the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a localised challenge. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell below UK averages by 46% and 55% respectively, a contrast that may reflect seasonal changes in community activity or police focus. The most significant shift in crime mix was the dominance of violent crimes (44.9% of all incidents), which were 25% above the UK average for this category. This imbalance suggests that efforts to address violent crime may need to be prioritised, especially as the area’s violent crime rate is now 2.6 per 1,000, compared to the UK’s 2.0 per 1,000.

In December 2025, Cudworth and Shafton’s crime rate rose to 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 5.9% increase from November’s 6.8 per 1,000. This brings the area’s rate to 2.9% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 139 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is relatively low compared to national averages, the distribution of crime types reveals distinct patterns. For instance, violence and sexual offences (44.9% of all crimes) far exceed the UK average for this category, suggesting a higher concentration of incidents in specific locations or demographics. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences fell below UK averages, possibly reflecting local efforts to manage community tensions or differences in reporting practices. The population-scaled perspective shows that while individual risk remains low, targeted issues like drug-related crimes and burglary demand closer attention.