Askern Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Askern, the crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 in October 2024 translates to a tangible, if not overwhelming, daily risk. With one reported crime occurring for every 87 residents over the course of the month, the rate is 42% above the UK average, a disparity that underscores the area’s unique challenges. The most significant contributors to this rate are violence and sexual offences (30.7% of all crimes), criminal damage and arson (17.7%), and other theft (12.9%). These figures suggest a combination of local factors, such as the built-up nature of the area, which may concentrate incidents in public spaces or high-traffic zones. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: October’s transition to darker evenings and the proximity to Halloween likely influenced patterns, with criminal damage and arson surging by 37.5% compared to September. While this aligns with the known seasonal effect of reduced visibility and increased communal activities, the persistence of violent crime—31% above the UK average—may indicate deeper issues, such as community tensions or the need for enhanced policing in specific areas. The rate of burglary fell sharply by 66.7% from the previous month, a drop that could be attributed to seasonal factors, such as fewer opportunities for opportunistic crimes during colder weather, or to local efforts in crime prevention. However, the continued elevation of property-related crimes, including vehicle crime (up 33.3%) and public order offences (up 25%), highlights a need for sustained attention to these categories. The data also reveals a surprising dip in anti-social behaviour, which is 15% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect local initiatives or the impact of community engagement efforts. Overall, the October 2024 statistics illustrate an area grappling with persistent violent and property crime, while showing pockets of improvement in other categories.

Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type in October, contributing 30.7% of total incidents. This category is 31% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the area’s compact built-up layout, where incidents in public spaces are more concentrated. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson saw a 37.5% increase from September, rising to 2.1 per 1,000 residents—256% above the UK average. This spike could be connected to seasonal factors, such as Halloween or the transition to darker evenings, which may encourage vandalism. Conversely, burglary dropped by 66.7% compared to the previous month, now at 0.2 per 1,000, a rate 39% below the UK average. This decline might reflect heightened community vigilance or the impact of local initiatives targeting property crime. Public order offences also rose by 25%, suggesting increased activity in nightlife or commercial areas during October’s shorter evenings.

In October 2024, Askern recorded a crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 residents, a 29.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 16.4 per 1,000. This decline suggests a shift in local crime dynamics, though the overall rate remains 42% above the UK average. On a daily basis, approximately two crimes were reported each day in October, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 87 residents. This figure, while seemingly low, highlights the persistent risk faced by residents in a built-up area with limited spatial dispersion. When compared to the UK average, Askern’s violent crime rate (3.5 per 1,000) is higher, indicating a concentration of incidents in specific zones such as public spaces or high-traffic areas. The drop in burglary, now at 0.2 per 1,000 compared to 0.3 per 1,000 in the UK, may reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors reducing opportunistic crimes. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (2.1 per 1,000) underscores a need for targeted interventions in areas prone to such incidents.