Wombwell Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 15,732 residents, Wombwell recorded 136 crimes in October 2024, translating to a crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 people—6.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reflects the area’s role as a built-up part of Barnsley, where urban density and proximity to transport links may contribute to higher-than-average incidents. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences (28.7% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (22.8%) dominate the crime profile, though the latter category is 55% above the UK average. Seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings and Halloween, may have influenced patterns, particularly in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. The dominance of property-related crimes—accounting for 59.6% of the total (47 out of 136)—suggests a focus on theft and vandalism, consistent with areas where commercial or residential activity remains active year-round. Violent crimes, though a significant portion of the total, are 6% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of severe offences compared to national trends. These patterns highlight the interplay between local geography, seasonal rhythms, and crime dynamics in Wombwell, a built-up area where the density of population and infrastructure may amplify certain types of criminal activity.

October 2024 saw a dramatic surge in vehicle crime, rising by 180% from 5 to 14 incidents—a sharp contrast to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, with Wombwell’s rate at 0.9 per 1,000. This jump aligns with seasonal patterns, as darker evenings may have extended the window for opportunistic theft. Burglary also rose sharply, climbing 83.3% from 6 to 11 cases, a rate 112% above the UK average. The increase in drug-related offences, which jumped 200% (from 1 to 3), highlights a potential shift in local criminal activity, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 33.3%, from 15 to 10, a decline that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal changes in community activity. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Wombwell, where specific categories deviate significantly from national trends.

In October 2024, Wombwell’s crime rate rose to 8.6 per 1,000 residents, a 14.3% increase from the previous month’s 7.6 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly 4 crimes reported daily across the built-up area, a figure that, while consistent with seasonal fluctuations, marks a notable uptick from recent months. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 116 residents—a rate that, when contextualised against the local population of 15,732, underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Wombwell’s crime rate remains 6.2% above the UK average, though this gap is narrower than in some earlier months. The daily crime count, while not directly comparable to national figures, serves as a tangible reminder of the local impact: for every 116 residents, one crime is reported each month, a ratio that may influence community perceptions of safety. This comparison invites reflection on how localized factors—such as the area’s proximity to Barnsley’s urban core or seasonal events like Halloween—interact with broader trends.