Worsbrough Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Worsbrough's crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 35.7% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents—17.1% above the UK average of 7.6—this built-up area within Barnsley continues to face challenges in maintaining public safety. The dominance of violent crime, which exceeds the UK average by 24%, suggests a combination of local factors, including the seasonal dynamics of November. Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of shorter daylight hours may contribute to heightened tensions or increased opportunities for certain offences. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also remain significantly above UK averages, with the latter surpassing the national rate by 93%. This pattern is consistent with areas where community cohesion is strained or where economic pressures coincide with seasonal events. Other theft and public order offences further highlight the mix of challenges, with the former 82% above the UK average. While these figures illustrate persistent issues, the month-on-month decline in violence and sexual offences by 58.9% indicates potential shifts in policing strategies or community engagement efforts. However, the continued above-average rates for multiple categories suggest that Worsbrough's crime profile remains distinct from the national trend, requiring targeted interventions to address specific vulnerabilities.

Violence and sexual offences saw the most dramatic shift, declining by 58.9% to 30 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month's 73. This reduction, though significant, still leaves the category 24% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 2 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal patterns or localized pressures. Other theft rose by 50%, from 6 to 9, while vehicle crime fell by 70% (from 10 to 3), potentially linked to reduced motorist activity during the holiday season. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also remained above UK averages, with the latter exceeding the national rate by 93%. These fluctuations underscore the combination of local factors and seasonal rhythms, such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday, which may influence both crime types and reporting patterns.

Worsbrough's November 2024 crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 41.3% decline from the previous month's 15.1 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. This reduction, while significant, still places the area 17.1% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported over the 30-day period, equating to roughly one reported crime for every 113 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it remains distinct from the UK-wide context, which is not provided for daily or monthly comparisons. The drop in violence and sexual offences by 58.9%—from 73 to 30—suggests potential changes in community activity or policing efforts, though the overall rate remains elevated compared to national benchmarks. The contrast between the sharp decline in certain categories and the persistent above-average rates in others highlights the need for targeted analysis of local factors influencing crime trends.