Scawthorpe and Cusworth Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Scawthorpe and Cusworth’s crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 places the area 23.4% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge in local law enforcement. This figure, which is higher than the national benchmark of 7.7, reflects a combination of factors including the area’s built-up character and seasonal dynamics. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (31.6% of total), anti-social behaviour (19.6%), and shoplifting (12.8%)—highlight a pattern of interpersonal and property-related incidents that may be influenced by the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces. The seasonal context of April, with Easter and spring weather driving increased outdoor activity, may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and retail-related crimes such as shoplifting. Meanwhile, violent crime remains high compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 3.0 per 1,000 (15% above the UK figure of 2.6). This suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as public spaces or retail zones, to address the underlying drivers of these incidents. The relatively low rate of criminal damage and arson (30% below the UK average) contrasts with the sharp increases in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, illustrating the uneven nature of crime trends in the area.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 142.9% increase in shoplifting, rising from seven to 17 incidents—a shift that may reflect Easter-related retail activity or seasonal foot traffic patterns. Simultaneously, possession of weapons and drugs both doubled compared to March, with possession of weapons rising from zero to two cases. This spike in weapons-related offences could indicate a localised issue warranting further attention. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both decreased, with burglary dropping by 28.6% and vehicle crime falling by 25.0%, linked to improved policing strategies or seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour in the area remains 43% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson are 30% below national levels, illustrating a complex mix of local challenges and successes.

The crime rate in Scawthorpe and Cusworth rose by 9.9% from 8.7 to 9.5 per 1,000 residents between March and April 2025, marking the first monthly increase in the area this year. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents, reflecting a monthly exposure rate that is higher than the UK average when scaled to population size. Daily crime activity averaged four incidents per day, a figure that aligns with seasonal patterns of increased outdoor activity during spring. This rate, while elevated locally, remains consistent with the area’s historical volatility, particularly in property and violent crime categories. The population context—13,944 residents—means that the impact of these figures is distributed across a relatively small community, where localised factors such as community cohesion or policing presence may play a role in shaping outcomes.