Penistone Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Penistone, 3.7 crimes were reported in September 2024—a rate 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly risk of approximately one crime for every 269 residents, a figure that contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.4% of all reports (13 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and criminal damage and arson (15.2%). These patterns align with seasonal shifts as September marks the start of the academic year, with increased foot traffic in local areas and heightened tensions in shared spaces. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes—such as vehicle crime (56% below UK average) and other theft (62% below UK average)—suggest a relatively stable environment for personal property, though the rise in criminal damage and arson may reflect seasonal vandalism linked to school and university preparations. The area's crime profile appears shaped by a combination of community dynamics and the transitional nature of September, as nights draw in and social calendars shift.

September 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Criminal damage and arson rose by 150% compared to August, increasing from 2 to 5 incidents—a jump that may reflect seasonal vandalism or unseasonal weather patterns affecting outdoor spaces. Possession of weapons also doubled, rising from 1 to 2 cases, a figure that is 186% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% (from 2 to 1 case), while vehicle crime and other theft both declined by 33.3%, likely reflecting reduced retail activity as schools and universities resumed operations. The breakdown of crimes shows a notable contrast to UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Penistone are 43% below the national rate, and anti-social behaviour is 49% below, suggesting a relatively low incidence of public disorder. However, the rate of criminal damage and arson is 7% above the UK average, a small but notable deviation that may warrant closer attention to local hotspots. These shifts illustrate how specific factors—such as seasonal transitions and community-specific pressures—can influence crime trends in ways that diverge from broader national patterns.

Penistone's crime rate in September 2024 (3.7 per 1,000) marks a 10.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in September, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for approximately every 269 residents, a statistic that helps contextualise the risk in terms of population density. With a population of 8,877, Penistone's crime profile remains significantly lower than the UK average, which is more than double the rate recorded here. This comparison underscores the area's relative safety, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour and violent crime, where local rates are well below national benchmarks. However, the small but notable increase in criminal damage and arson compared to UK averages suggests that targeted interventions in specific areas may still be necessary. The interplay between these statistics highlights how Penistone's crime profile, while generally low, can exhibit localized variations influenced by seasonal and community-specific factors.