Wombwell Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 15,732, Wombwell recorded 112 crimes in October 2025, translating to a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 7.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44.6% of all reported incidents (50 cases). This category alone exceeds the UK average by 20%, indicating a significant local challenge that may be linked to factors such as community demographics or local policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 18.8% of crimes (21 cases) and remaining 3% above the national average. The seasonal context of October—characterised by darker evenings, the clocks going back, and the approach of Halloween—likely contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and violence, consistent with patterns seen in similar built-up areas during this time of year. Criminal damage and arson, though smaller in scale (10 cases, 8.9% of total), also exceeded the UK average by 7%, potentially reflecting local environmental or socioeconomic factors. The overall crime profile suggests a mix of persistent challenges and areas where local conditions appear to align with national trends, though the lower-than-average overall rate indicates effective crime prevention efforts in certain domains.

October saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This sharp rise may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased car usage during darker evenings or targeted thefts linked to local parking patterns. Burglary also rose by 25%, though it remains at the UK average level. Conversely, robbery and other crime both declined significantly—robbery fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1) and other crime dropped by 57% (from 7 to 3). These reductions could indicate effective policing during the month or temporary changes in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences, at 50 cases (44.6% of all crimes), remain 20% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. The data also shows anti-social behaviour and public order offences both exceeded national averages, suggesting ongoing community tensions that may require targeted interventions.

Wombwell's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 9.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in similar built-up areas during late autumn, where reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, translating to a local monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 140 residents. When scaled to the population of 15,732, this figure illustrates a manageable level of crime relative to the UK average, though specific categories like violence and sexual offences remain 20% above the national benchmark. The 9% month-on-month reduction contrasts with the previous month's slightly higher activity, suggesting seasonal factors—such as the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may have temporarily influenced local crime dynamics.