Thurnscoe Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Thurnscoe’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 10.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 26.2% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This divergence from the national trend underscores a unique local dynamic, particularly in categories such as violence and sexual offences (3.3 per 1,000), criminal damage and arson (2.1 per 1,000), and anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000). These figures, while reflecting a broader pattern of rising property and violent crime, also reveal stark contrasts — for instance, anti-social behaviour is 17% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July, with schools out and tourism at its peak, may partly explain the increase in certain crimes, such as criminal damage and arson, which often correlate with public events and gatherings. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 30.7% of all reported crimes, remain a significant concern, though they are 16% above the UK average. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime are both above the UK average, albeit by smaller margins (3% and 52%, respectively). This mix of trends suggests that while some areas of the crime profile align with national patterns, others — particularly the sharp rise in criminal damage and the 300% increase in robbery — point to local factors that may require tailored interventions.

July 2024 saw a stark surge in robbery cases, with a 300% increase from one to four incidents — a jump that outpaces any other category. This spike, coupled with a 122% rise in criminal damage and arson (from nine to 20 cases), signals a troubling shift in the area’s crime profile. While violent crimes decreased slightly by 11.4% (from 35 to 31), the category remains 16% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in addressing aggression and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell 17% below the UK average, a potential indicator of local efforts in community management. The 52% increase in vehicle crime (from five to seven cases) and the 82% rise in drug-related offences (from zero to four) further highlight uneven trends. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 300% rise in robbery — a figure that would be of particular interest to local business owners and families.

Thurnscoe’s crime rate in July 2024 rose to 10.6 per 1,000 residents, a 9.8% increase from June’s 9.7 per 1,000. This places the area 26.2% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over the past year. Locally, this translates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day — a figure that, while not alarmingly high, reflects a consistent upward trend. Over the course of July, one crime occurred for every 94 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 9,522 people. While this is a local measure, it highlights the need for sustained awareness, particularly as the area’s crime profile diverges from the national picture in several key categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Thurnscoe’s residents face a higher-than-average risk in specific crime types, such as criminal damage and arson, which are 233% above the UK average. This disparity may partly explain the heightened focus on community engagement and local policing strategies in the area.