Thurnscoe Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Thurnscoe’s crime rate in July 2023 stood at 9.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 13.3% above the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors, with summer festivals and extended daylight hours likely contributing to the prominence of certain crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.4%) and criminal damage and arson (9.0%). These trends align with the area’s urban character, where public spaces and community hubs may heighten vulnerability to interpersonal crimes. The summer months typically see a rise in alcohol-related anti-social behaviour. decline compared to June, possibly due to targeted policing efforts or changes in local event calendars. Conversely, the sharp increase in drug-related crimes—up 100% from June—suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be linked to the area’s proximity to larger urban centres like Barnsley. This spike, combined with the 37% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences, underscores the need for continued scrutiny of high-risk areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other thefts remained below UK averages, reflecting the area’s lower retail density compared to major urban hubs. Seasonal context also plays a role, with the peak of summer holidays and festivals likely influencing patterns of public order offences and vehicle crime, though the latter saw a 17% decline from the UK average. These dynamics illustrate how local geography and seasonal rhythms shape crime trends, even within a relatively small built-up area.

July 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime patterns, with burglary, drugs, and possession of weapons each rising by 100% compared to June. This surge in these categories contrasts with a 47.6% drop in anti-social behaviour and a 36.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 57 to 36 cases. The shift in the crime mix highlights a move towards property-related offences, with property crimes accounting for 27.5% of total incidents (25 cases), compared to 40.5% for violent crimes in June. Violence and sexual offences in Thurnscoe remain 37% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 15% below the national figure. For residents, the 100% increase in drug-related crimes—now at 4 cases—may signal emerging challenges in local policing, particularly given the area’s proximity to Barnsley’s broader urban network.

Thurnscoe’s crime rate in July 2023 fell to 9.4 per 1,000 residents, a 22.6% drop from the previous month’s rate of 12.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical summer lull in some urban areas. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in July, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 107 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the population of 9,522, highlights the uneven distribution of risk across the built-up area. This statistic may partly reflect the concentration of certain crime types, such as violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.5% of all reported crimes. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the overall decrease, some categories—like drug-related crimes—showed sharp increases, suggesting targeted interventions may be necessary in specific pockets of the area.