Sprotbrough Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Sprotbrough's crime profile in October 2024, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents. This category, which saw a 150% increase compared to the previous month, rose to 25 cases—3.3 per 1,000 residents—placing the area 24% above the UK average for this type of crime. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 8.5 per 1,000, 4.9% higher than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. While property crimes (26 incidents) and violent crimes (25 incidents) were the two largest categories, the dominance of violence-related offences suggests a shift in the area's crime profile. This trend may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings following the clocks changing in late October and the approach of Halloween, which could have increased opportunities for certain types of crime. Burglary, though a smaller proportion of total crimes (12.5%), remains strikingly elevated—233% above the UK average. This disparity may reflect local vulnerabilities, such as the presence of older housing stock or limited surveillance in residential areas. Other theft and anti-social behaviour also featured prominently, though anti-social behaviour was 46% below the UK average, indicating a relatively lower incidence of such disturbances. The data illustrates a mixed picture, with some categories aligning with national trends while others deviate significantly, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.

Violence and sexual offences saw the most dramatic rise, increasing by 150% from 10 to 25 incidents in October. This category alone accounts for 39.1% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Burglary, though lower in volume (8 incidents), remains 233% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent vulnerability in property security. Conversely, vehicle crime and shoplifting both declined, with vehicle crime dropping by 57.1% and shoplifting falling by 40%. These decreases may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings or changes in retail footfall. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, reported a 46% deficit compared to the UK average, indicating a relatively lower incidence of such disturbances. These shifts highlight a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends.

Sprotbrough's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 8.5 per 1,000 residents, a 23.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000. This shift reflects a notable uptick in reported incidents, particularly in violent crime categories. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 7,559. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means that one crime occurred for roughly every 118 residents—a figure that underscores the local impact of crime. This monthly aggregate does not account for daily fluctuations, but it provides a clear snapshot of the area's crime profile. Comparisons to the UK average are limited to the overall rate, as specific per-category UK comparisons are not available for all crime types. However, the population-scaled perspective illustrates that Sprotbrough's crime burden, while not extreme, is a consistent concern for residents.