Cudworth and Shafton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 saw an unexpected surge in shoplifting incidents in Cudworth and Shafton, rising from 1 to 3 cases—a 200% increase that defied the usual trend of local rates being 68% below the UK average for this category. This anomaly stands in stark contrast to the area’s overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000, which remained 14.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. The breakdown of crimes revealed a 33.8% share of violence and sexual offences, a category that itself was 19% below the UK average. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson. of total crimes, were 67% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may partly explain the reduced visibility of outdoor crimes, though the shoplifting spike suggests indoor retail spaces could be a focal point for targeted interventions. The area’s built-up nature within Barnsley likely influences crime patterns, with a balance between property and violent crimes that diverges from typical urban profiles. This month’s data underscores the need for nuanced strategies that address both the unexpected spikes and the persistent UK-wide disparities in specific categories.

Shoplifting incidents in February 2025 rose by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 cases—a stark contrast to the area’s usual 68% below the UK average for this category. This anomaly may partly explain a shift in crime mix, with property crimes (24) now evenly matched against violent crimes (24), a balance not typically seen in this built-up area. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 53.3% from 15 to 7 incidents, suggesting a possible seasonal moderation in public disorder. Criminal damage and arson, however, remained 67% above the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000, a figure that could reflect ongoing local issues unrelated to broader trends. For residents, the 300% surge in shoplifting is a concrete data point that may warrant closer attention to retail security measures.

Cudworth and Shafton's crime rate in February 2025 dropped by 31.7% compared to January's 8.4 per 1,000, now sitting at 5.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the winter lull in outdoor activity. Daily crime counts averaged 3 incidents per day over 28 days, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 174 residents, a statistic that translates to a relatively low exposure compared to national averages. With a population of 12,389, the monthly exposure rate highlights the manageable nature of local crime, though specific categories like criminal damage and arson show UK-wide anomalies. The population context suggests that even with a modest total crime count, the distribution across categories remains a focal point for local analysis.