Conisbrough Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Conisbrough’s crime rate stood at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 17.1% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, which equates to 106 crimes for a population of 11,103, highlights a built-up area where crime concentrations are more pronounced than in rural counterparts. The most significant contributors to the crime rate were violence and sexual offences (38.7% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.4%) and criminal damage and arson (9.4%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a compact urban centre: violence and sexual offences are likely driven by the proximity of residential and commercial spaces, while anti-social behaviour may reflect the pressures of a densely populated environment during the summer months. The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday period—may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour, as increased transient populations and disrupted routines can strain community cohesion. However, the data also reveals a complex picture: while shoplifting rates increased by 100% to five incidents, this category was 30% below the UK average, suggesting a possible disconnect between local retail patterns and national trends. This contrast could indicate that Conisbrough’s commercial sector is either less targeted or more effectively policed than average. The persistent gap between Conisbrough’s rates and the UK average underscores the need for tailored strategies that address the unique dynamics of a built-up area within a larger metropolitan borough. Unlike larger cities with more dispersed populations, Conisbrough’s compact nature means that crime prevention efforts must balance the needs of a tightly knit community with the challenges of concentrated activity in public spaces.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+115.4%), shoplifting (+100%), and criminal damage and arson (+66.7%), with anti-social behaviour alone accounting for 26.4% of all reported crimes. This surge in anti-social behaviour, which was 74% above the UK average, suggests a possible link to summer holidays and increased foot traffic in local amenities. Conversely, other theft and other crime both declined, with other theft dropping by 75% to one reported incident. The drop in burglary (-33.3%) to two incidents contrasts with the area’s seasonal context, which typically sees increased burglary risk during August due to empty homes. This anomaly may reflect improved community policing efforts or temporary changes in housing occupancy. Violent crimes, at 41 total, remained 38% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge in managing aggression and sexual offences in the built-up area. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible data point: 28 incidents in August, compared to 13 in July, equating to one such incident for every 395 residents over the month.

In August 2024, Conisbrough’s crime rate rose to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.2% increase from the previous month’s 8.8 per 1,000. This places the area 17.1% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a gap that has widened slightly over the past year. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the density of the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents, a ratio that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population of 11,103. This monthly exposure is comparable to other similarly sized urban centres in the North of England, though the specific mix of violent and property crimes sets Conisbrough apart from the national average. The population context is critical here: with a compact built-up area and limited green space, crime concentrations are more pronounced than in sprawling rural districts. This density likely amplifies the visibility of incidents, even as the absolute number of crimes remains modest compared to larger cities.