Scawthorpe and Cusworth Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2023, Scawthorpe and Cusworth’s crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 15.3% above the UK average, a figure that translates to a 1-in-121 chance of a crime occurring for every resident over the month. This rate reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors, with the festive period’s dark evenings and empty homes likely contributing to higher property crimes. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (26.1% of total crimes), saw a 36.2% drop from November, possibly due to reduced public activity during holidays. However, shoplifting surged by 100% to 16 cases, aligning with the Christmas shopping peak and the area’s retail presence. Anti-social behaviour and other theft also remained elevated, with both categories exceeding UK averages by 18% and 53%, respectively. The local profile—likely a mix of residential and commercial zones—creates conditions where property crimes and public disorder are more pronounced. Seasonal patterns, such as extended evenings and holiday-related disruptions, may partly explain the rise in criminal damage and arson, which increased by 120% compared to the previous month. These trends highlight the need for targeted measures during high-risk periods, while the overall rate’s stability suggests no sudden spikes in broader criminal activity.

December 2023 marked a sharp increase in shoplifting, with 16 reported incidents—100% higher than November’s zero. This surge aligns with the Christmas shopping peak, a seasonal factor that likely contributes to retail-focused crimes. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 36.2%, from 47 to 30 cases, possibly reflecting reduced public gatherings during the festive season. Anti-social behaviour. remained 18% above the UK average, indicating persistent local challenges. Shoplifting’s 145% jump above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) underscores a local vulnerability, with the area’s retail presence potentially driving such incidents. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 120%, from 5 to 11 cases, a stark increase that may reflect holiday-related neglect of empty properties or increased vandalism during darker evenings.

The crime rate in Scawthorpe and Cusworth for December 2023 remained stable at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a 1.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.1. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends, though local variations in specific crime types are evident. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that translates to a tangible presence in the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 121 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a population of 13,944. This 1-in-121 ratio, while not alarmingly high, places the area within the UK context of a 7.2 per 1,000 average. The local population scale means that residents are more likely to encounter crimes like shoplifting or anti-social behaviour than the national average, though the overall rate remains within a manageable range for a built-up area.