Wombwell Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wombwell's overall crime rate in June 2023 stood at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.2% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This performance highlights a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels, though specific categories reveal a mixed picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.9% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 — 18% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 22.8%, but its rate of 1.8 per 1,000 marked a 22% increase compared to the UK average, suggesting a localised challenge in managing public order. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — may have influenced some patterns. 'Other crime' emerged as a significant outlier, with a rate of 0.3 per 1,000 — 100% above the UK average. This category's sharp divergence from national trends raises questions about the nature of these incidents and their potential connection to local factors such as economic conditions or community-specific vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences were both well below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.1 per 1,000 — 81% lower than the national rate — a trend that may reflect effective retail security measures or a decrease in opportunistic theft during the summer months. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted, with property-related offences (theft, burglary, vehicle crime) making up 39.8% of all crimes compared to 30.9% for violent offences. This shift could be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity or changes in offender behaviour during the longer daylight hours of June. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the variation in category-specific performance underscores the importance of targeted local strategies to address areas of concern without overgeneralising the area's crime profile.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with 'Other crime' increasing by 66.7% compared to May, and 'Possession of weapons' rising by 100% from zero to two incidents. This surge in 'Other crime' — which is 100% above the UK average — suggests a potential shift in criminal activity or reporting patterns that may warrant further attention. Conversely, shoplifting incidents dropped by 60% compared to the previous month, aligning with a broader trend of decreases in property-related crimes. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 37.7%, a notable decline that may be linked to seasonal factors or local initiatives. Burglary rates declined by 41.7%, reflecting improved security measures or changes in offender behaviour during the summer months. The UK comparison data reveals mixed performance: while anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime exceeded national averages, shoplifting and public order offences were significantly below the UK average. These variations highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, with some categories showing marked improvement while others remain elevated compared to national benchmarks.

Wombwell's crime rate in June 2023 fell to 7.8 per 1,000 residents, a 24.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.4 per 1,000. This decline suggests a shift in crime patterns that may reflect seasonal changes or local interventions. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents, highlighting the relative frequency of incidents within the local population. When compared to the UK average, Wombwell's overall rate remains 8.2% lower, indicating a consistent performance below the national benchmark. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible perspective for residents, showing that while crime is present, it is not concentrated in the area compared to the UK average. The population context further reinforces that the rate, while notable, is scaled to Wombwell's size and demographics, avoiding overstatement of risk.