Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in August 2023 — 37.0% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reveals a mixed picture of crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 20 cases (35.1% of total crimes).8 per 1,000 remained 32% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 12 cases, but its rate of 1.1 per 1,000 was 24% below the UK average, suggesting a generally safer environment for community interactions. Burglary, however, stood out as an outlier: despite only 6 incidents, the rate of 0.5 per 1,000 was 47% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, potentially linked to the area’s built-up nature and proximity to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — may have influenced these patterns, with empty homes and increased transient populations likely contributing to burglary risks. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences showed contrasting trends: shoplifting fell 57.1% compared to July, while public order offences surged 200%, highlighting the need for targeted awareness in specific areas. These variations underscore the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and crime prevention measures, requiring a nuanced approach to community safety.

August 2023 marked a sharp rise in public order offences, surging 200% to 3 reported incidents — the largest increase of any category. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 6 to 12 cases), suggests growing tensions in communal spaces. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (20 cases, 35.1% of total crimes), their rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 32% below the UK average, a notable contrast to the area’s burglary rate. Burglary, though only 6 cases, occurred at 0.5 per 1,000 — 47% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This divergence may reflect the area’s built-up character, where densely populated housing could create opportunities for targeted theft. Conversely, shoplifting dropped 57.1% (from 7 to 3 cases), linked to seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during August holidays. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas experiencing spikes in anti-social behaviour, which may indicate emerging patterns tied to local events or increased transient populations.

August 2023 saw an 8.0% decrease in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe’s crime rate, falling from 5.5 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader trends in the area, where crime has remained consistently below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. However, the monthly breakdown reveals a nuanced picture. With 57 crimes reported over 31 days, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in specific areas. On a population scale, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-197 residents reflects a relatively safe environment, though this aggregate metric does not capture localized spikes. The previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000 suggests a slight but sustained improvement, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as reduced holiday-related activity. Yet, the sharp rise in public order offences and anti-social behaviour in August highlights vulnerabilities that may warrant targeted community engagement. These changes, while not statistically significant in isolation, could indicate shifting patterns of behaviour during peak tourist periods, when empty homes and transient populations may heighten risks for certain crime types.