Goldthorpe Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In Goldthorpe, the per-capita risk of experiencing a crime in June 2023 was starkly higher than the UK average. With a crime rate of 17.9 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 128 crimes across 7,137 people — a rate 110.6% above the national average of 8.5 per 1,000. For a resident, this translates to a 1-in-56 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of the month. Violence and sexual offences (39.8% of total crimes) dominated the landscape, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.3%) and criminal damage and arson (10.2%). These figures suggest a community grappling with persistent challenges in public safety. The high rate of violent crime may reflect socio-economic pressures or community tensions. Seasonally, June marks the start of summer, when longer evenings and increased social activity could contribute to anti-social behaviour and public order issues. However, direct links to tourism or seasonal patterns in this area. The significant disparity from the UK average highlights the need for tailored local strategies to address underlying factors driving crime in Goldthorpe.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in Goldthorpe's crime profile, with some categories surging while others declined. Shoplifting increased by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), and other theft rose by 125% (4 to 9), suggesting possible changes in retail security measures or consumer behaviour. Conversely, burglary fell by 74.1% (27 to 7), and vehicle crime dropped by 64.3% (14 to 5), possibly due to improved community policing or seasonal factors. The area's violent crime rate (7.2 per 1,000) was 147% above the UK average for this category, underscoring a critical disparity. Anti-social behaviour (2.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.8 per 1,000) also exceeded national benchmarks by 62% and 181% respectively, indicating localized challenges. Shoplifting in Goldthorpe remained 26% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a contrast to the area's overall elevated crime rate. For residents, the sharp increase in theft-related crimes highlights the importance of personal security measures, particularly in high-traffic areas.

Goldthorpe's crime rate in June 2023 (17.9 per 1,000) marked an 8.0% decrease from the previous month's 19.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but meaningful reduction in overall risk. This decline may be attributed to targeted interventions or seasonal factors. On a daily basis, Goldthorpe experienced approximately 4 crimes per day in June, a figure that could influence perceptions of safety. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 56 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the previous month, remains significantly higher than the UK average. When considering the population context, Goldthorpe's 7,137 residents faced a cumulative risk that, while not uniformly distributed, highlights the need for community-focused solutions. The contrast between the area's overall high crime rate and the UK average underscores the importance of localized approaches to crime prevention, particularly in addressing violent and property-related offences that affect this population.