Worsbrough Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Worsbrough’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 9.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 21% above the UK average of 8.1. This rate, equivalent to 93 crimes for a population of 9,489, translates to one reported crime for every 102 residents over the course of the month. The data reveals a stark concentration of crime in specific categories, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 50.5% of all incidents. This category alone was 77% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics or environmental factors. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated levels of violent crime, as these conditions can heighten opportunities for confrontations. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, being 150% above the UK average, suggesting a combination of local property vulnerabilities and perhaps a lack of immediate enforcement in certain areas. While anti-social behaviour and public order offences remained below the UK average, the overall profile indicates a need for focused interventions in violent crime and property-related incidents. The area’s built-up character within Barnsley, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may exacerbate these trends, as such environments can create both opportunities for crime and challenges for community policing.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 38.2% in May, rising from 34 to 47 cases. This jump, combined with the category’s 77% above UK average, highlights a stark local challenge. Shoplifting saw a 100% increase, doubling from one to two incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in retail activity or targeted behaviour during longer evenings. Conversely, other theft fell sharply by 71.4%, from seven to two cases, possibly linked to improved security measures or reduced opportunities during the month. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour dropped by 35%, from 20 to 13, a decrease that could indicate successful community interventions or seasonal factors. Worsbrough’s violent crime rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted strategies in this category.

Worsbrough's crime rate in May 2025 fell by 8.8% compared to April 2025, dropping from 10.8 to 9.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, aligns with the area’s broader trend of stabilising crime rates over the past year. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in May, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific zones. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 102 residents, a ratio that highlights the impact of concentrated incidents on local communities. With a population of 9,489, the monthly exposure figure underscores that the majority of residents remain unaffected, but the handful of affected households face significant disruption. The drop in overall rate contrasts with the 21% gap above the UK average, suggesting that while local efforts may be mitigating some trends, systemic factors still contribute to elevated crime compared to national benchmarks.