Worsbrough Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a mixed but cautiously optimistic chapter in Worsbrough's crime history, with notable decreases in violent crime offset by concerning spikes in specific categories. The area's overall crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, while 19.4% above the UK average, reflects a 9.5% monthly decline from the previous month's 8.9 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns typical of built-up areas in winter, where lower outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull may contribute to a temporary dip in certain crime types. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category (32 incidents, 42.1% of total), saw a significant 28.9% drop from January, likely influenced by reduced public gatherings and the closure of seasonal venues. However, this progress is tempered by a 100% increase in possession of weapons (from 0 to 4) and a similar rise in other crime (from 2 to 4), which may signal evolving criminal behaviour or gaps in enforcement. Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents, 18.4% of total) and public order offences (7 incidents, 9.2% of total) also remained elevated, both exceeding UK averages by 55% and 59% respectively. These figures suggest that while some crime types are responding to seasonal trends, others persist as long-term challenges. The area's performance on property crime, with burglary and criminal damage both below UK averages, indicates pockets of success in prevention efforts. However, the dominance of violent crime and anti-social behaviour highlights the need for sustained focus on community engagement and targeted policing strategies. As February transitions into spring, the coming months will be critical in determining whether these early gains translate into lasting improvements.

February 2025 witnessed a significant 28.9% reduction in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 45 to 32 incidents. This decrease, likely linked to the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity, contrasts with the 100% increase in possession of weapons (from 0 to 4) and other crime (from 2 to 4). These spikes in weapon-related offences and unclassified crimes suggest emerging challenges that may require targeted intervention. Worsbrough's rate for violence and sexual offences (3.4 per 1,000) is 45% above the UK average, underscoring a regional disparity. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly due to reduced traffic during winter months. The area's performance on criminal damage and arson (17% below UK average) and burglary (26% below) indicates some success in property crime prevention. Residents may find the 28.9% drop in violence and sexual offences particularly reassuring, as this category dominates the local crime profile.

Worsbrough's crime rate in February 2025 (8.0 per 1,000) represents a 9.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.9 per 1,000, marking a welcome downward trend. This reduction aligns with the typical pre-spring lull in activity often seen in built-up areas during winter months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 9,489, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 125 residents, a statistic that reflects the density of the built-up area. This rate, while lower than the previous month, still sits 19.4% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent gap that warrants focused analysis. The contrast between the area's crime profile and national trends suggests a unique local dynamic that may be influenced by factors such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or socioeconomic conditions specific to Worsbrough.