Wombwell Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Wombwell for February 2024 reveals a distinct profile, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 37.4% of all reported crimes. This is markedly higher than the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.5 per 1,000, compared to 2.7 per 1,000 in Wombwell. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.3%, also exceeding the UK average by 24%, suggesting a localised challenge in managing community disorder. These figures contrast sharply with the relatively low rates of theft from the person and shoplifting, which were 81% and 66.7% below the UK averages, respectively. The overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 in Wombwell places it 2.8% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a slightly elevated risk of crime in this built-up area. This pattern may be influenced by Wombwell’s character as a part of Barnsley, where socio-economic factors and community dynamics could contribute to higher rates of violent and anti-social incidents. The seasonal context of February—characterised by colder weather and reduced outdoor activity—may also play a role in shaping these figures, as winter months often see a shift in crime patterns towards indoor or more discreet forms of offending. The relatively high incidence of burglary, at 11.3% of all crimes, compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, could be linked to the area’s housing stock and local demographics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. The balance of crime types in Wombwell thus illustrates an area where violent and disorderly crimes are more prevalent than property-related or theft-related offences, a contrast that warrants consideration in local policing and community engagement strategies.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime types, with violent crimes making up 37.4% of the total, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This category was 8% above the UK average, indicating a localised concentration of violent incidents. Conversely, shoplifting and drugs-related crimes fell sharply, with shoplifting down 66.7% from three incidents in January to one in February, and drugs-related crimes dropping by 50% to two cases. These decreases may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during winter. Vehicle crime also rose by 80%, from five to nine incidents, a trend that could be linked to increased car usage during colder months. Burglary rates fell by 27.8%, from 18 to 13, a decline that may be tied to winter precautions such as improved home security. These changes highlight a dynamic crime profile, where certain categories fluctuate in response to environmental and social factors unique to Wombwell.

Wombwell’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, an 8.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000. This decline suggests a temporary moderation in criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during winter. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Monthly exposure reveals that 1 in every 137 residents reported a crime in February, a statistic that, while not directly comparable to national figures, underscores the local impact of crime. This rate aligns with the broader trend of a pre-spring lull, though the specific dynamics of Wombwell—such as its built-up nature within Barnsley—may contribute to variations in crime patterns compared to more rural or urban counterparts. The population of 15,732 further contextualises these figures, highlighting that even a relatively small number of incidents can have a discernible effect on community perception.