Sprotbrough Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Sprotbrough's crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 40.4% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, sits 7% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper broader national trends. The area's overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents—22.5% below the UK average—reflects a combination of community characteristics and seasonal dynamics. October, with its shorter daylight hours and Halloween festivities, likely contributes to increased incidents of violence and public order offences, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic. Shoplifting, though a smaller share of total crimes (10.6%), remains 21% above the UK average, potentially linked to the presence of retail outlets in the built-up area. The balance between property and violent crime also shifts seasonally, with property crimes (20 cases) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (19 cases) this month. This contrasts with the UK trend, where violent crime typically dominates. The area's lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (77% below UK average) and vehicle crime (23% below) may reflect effective local policing or community engagement strategies. However, the 14.8% increase in the overall crime rate compared to September 2023 indicates a need for continued monitoring, particularly as darker evenings and seasonal events continue to shape crime patterns.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in robbery (100% from 0 to 1), burglary (100% from 2 to 4), and 'other crime' (100% from 0 to 1), suggesting potential spikes tied to specific events or circumstances. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 57.1% (7 to 3), and vehicle crime dropped 40% (5 to 3), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in outdoor activity. The violence and sexual offences category, while 7% below the UK average, remains the largest single category, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. Shoplifting, at 21% above the UK average, may be influenced by the area's retail presence, with local businesses reporting higher-than-expected incidents. The 14.8% monthly increase in the overall crime rate from September 2023 raises questions about whether temporary factors—such as Halloween-related activities or changes in community behaviour—are driving the trend. Residents might find the 100% rise in robbery particularly concerning, as it indicates a new type of crime emerging in the area. These fluctuations underscore the importance of real-time data analysis to address emerging risks without overgeneralising from a single month's figures.

Sprotbrough's crime rate in October 2023 (6.2 per 1,000 residents) represents a 14.8% increase compared to September's rate of 5.4 per 1,000, indicating a recent upward trend. This rise, while significant, still places the area 22.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, suggesting local factors are keeping crime levels comparatively low. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in October—a figure that, while modest, reflects the impact of seasonal factors on local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 161 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many similarly sized built-up areas. With a population of 7,559, the area's crime statistics translate to a manageable level of risk for residents. monthly increase warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Sprotbrough's crime rate is roughly 1.25 times the UK average per capita, but this is offset by the area's specific demographic and geographic characteristics. For context, a resident in Sprotbrough is 161 times more likely to be affected by a crime in a given month than to be unaffected, but this figure remains well below the UK average for similar urban areas.