Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

March 2024 marked a notable shift in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe's crime profile, with the most pronounced change occurring in Other theft and Robbery, both of which surged by 100% compared to February. This dramatic increase, coupled with a 44.4% rise in Anti-social behaviour, suggests a combination of factors influenced by the season's transition. The built-up area's overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents places it 7.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a generally lower level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. However, this relative safety is not uniform across all categories: criminal damage and arson (1.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.9 per 1,000) are 107% and 181% above their respective UK averages, indicating persistent vulnerabilities in these areas. Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 25% of all recorded crimes, followed closely by Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage and arson, each contributing 16.3% to the total. The seasonal context of March—marked by the transition to spring, longer evenings, and the end of the winter period—may have influenced these patterns, with increased visibility and activity potentially affecting both victimisation and offender behaviour. While the area's crime rate is broadly in line with national trends, the pronounced disparities in specific categories suggest that localised interventions may be necessary to address the overrepresentation of property-related crimes and the underperformance of public order offences relative to the UK average.

March 2024 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in Other theft and Robbery, both rising by 100% compared to February. Other theft, which previously accounted for 3 incidents, now constitutes 6, while Robbery, previously absent, emerged as a new category. This sharp increase may reflect seasonal shifts, such as the transition to spring and longer evenings, which could alter patterns of outdoor activity and visibility. Meanwhile, Anti-social behaviour rose by 44.4% (9 to 13), suggesting a possible uptick in community tensions or unseasonal disruptions. Conversely, Shoplifting fell by 44.4% (9 to 5), linked to reduced foot traffic during the early spring transition. The area's crime profile also reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: criminal damage and arson (107% above UK average) and burglary (181% above UK average) stand out as significantly elevated categories, while public order offences (63% below UK average) and drugs-related crimes (52% below UK average) remain lower. These divergences highlight the built-up area's unique exposure to certain risks and its relative success in mitigating others.

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe's crime rate in March 2024 fell by 13.9% compared to February's 8.3 per 1,000, now sitting at 7.1 per 1,000. This decline continues a downward trend observed in recent months, though the area remains above the UK average for certain categories. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded approximately three crimes per day in March, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 140 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this population of 11,226. While the overall rate is 7.8% below the UK average, specific categories such as criminal damage and arson (107% above UK average) and burglary (181% above UK average) indicate localised vulnerabilities that warrant targeted attention. The population context underscores that, despite these spikes, the area's crime profile remains broadly in line with national patterns, albeit with distinct regional emphases.