Sprotbrough Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Sprotbrough's crime rate in January 2026 remained exactly in line with the UK average at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s alignment with national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.3% of all incidents, the highest single category, followed by shoplifting (27.5%) and vehicle crime (15.7%). These figures illustrate an area where property-related crimes dominate, though violent crime has seen a dramatic surge. Seasonal factors may contribute to this pattern, with January’s post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall potentially influencing crime dynamics. The sharp increase in violence and sexual offences—up 260% from the previous month—suggests a sudden spike in this category, though can be established without further data. Conversely, shoplifting rates remain exceptionally high, 233% above the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the area’s retail presence and the challenges of managing unattended goods during colder months. The balance between property and violent crimes highlights a shifting landscape, with property crimes now slightly outpacing violent incidents for the first time in recent months. This alignment with the UK average, despite localized extremes, suggests that Sprotbrough’s crime profile remains broadly typical of its demographic and geographic context.

January 2026 saw a 260% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 18 incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the overall 41.8% monthly increase in crime rates. Shoplifting also surged by 133.3%, climbing from 6 to 14 cases, a figure 233% above the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 42.9%, declining from 7 to 4 incidents, marking a significant decrease in this category. Public order offences doubled from 0 to 3, though this remains 5% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight a shifting crime mix, with property crimes (26 total) now outnumbering violent crimes (18 total) for the first time in recent months. The stark contrast between rising violence and falling anti-social behaviour illustrates the complex dynamics at play in local crime patterns.

Sprotbrough's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 41.8% compared to the previous month, increasing from 4.8 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This shift reflects a notable uptick in reported incidents, though the rate remains exactly aligned with the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for consistent community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in the context of Sprotbrough’s population of 7,559. When compared to the previous month, this 41.8% increase highlights a sudden change in the local crime profile, though the absolute number of crimes remains manageable. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the rate has risen, the likelihood of any individual resident being directly affected remains low, with the 1-in-148 statistic providing a concrete measure of risk for those living in the area.