Worsbrough Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Worsbrough's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 13.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area within Barnsley 72.5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while consistent with the area's historical pattern of elevated crime, highlights the need for continued local scrutiny. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.6%) and public order offences (10.7%). These figures align with the characteristics of a medium-sized urban area where high-density housing and limited retail infrastructure may contribute to persistent social tensions. The seasonal context of October, marked by shorter daylight hours and the timing of Halloween, may have influenced crime patterns, particularly in public spaces. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, Worsbrough's rate of 5.5 per 1,000 suggests a higher incidence of such crimes, consistent with the area's demographic profile as a working-class community with limited economic opportunities. The dominance of property crimes (33 cases) over violent crimes (52 cases) indicates a combination of personal safety and asset protection, though the latter category remains the most significant concern for local residents. The overall rate, while alarming, does not appear to reflect a sudden surge in criminality but rather a continuation of established patterns that may require targeted interventions.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in October 2023 was a 200% increase in robbery incidents, rising from one to three cases. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a sharp shift in criminal activity that may partly explain the overall rate increase. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 109.1%, jumping from 11 to 23 incidents, a rise that far outpaces the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This category, which includes disturbances and vandalism, now constitutes 17.6% of all reported crimes in Worsbrough, significantly above the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 25.0%, declining from 12 to 9 cases, a decrease that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced vehicle movement during darker evenings. The area's violence and sexual offences rate of 5.5 per 1,000 (39.7% of all crimes) is 104% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 2.7 per 1,000 national figure. Residents may find the 200% rise in robbery particularly concerning, as it suggests a sudden shift in criminal priorities that could require targeted local responses.

Worsbrough's crime rate in October 2023 rose to 13.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 24.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 11.1 per 1,000. This upward trend places the area significantly above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over the past year. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day in October, a figure that underscores the persistent nature of local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 72 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides a clear picture of the local impact. The population of 9,489 residents means that each individual is statistically more likely to encounter crime than the UK average, though this does not necessarily reflect individual risk. The shift in crime dynamics appears consistent with seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which may influence both criminal activity and community vigilance.