Skelmanthorpe Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Skelmanthorpe, 6.1 crimes were reported in May 2023 — 23.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a resident facing roughly one reported crime for every 165 people over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 54.8% of all incidents, followed by public order offences (22.6%) and burglary (9.7%). These figures suggest a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder dominate the crime profile. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising in outdoor spaces, a pattern consistent with seasonal trends in similar rural and semi-rural areas. The relatively low overall rate may reflect a combination of community cohesion, limited commercial activity, and effective local policing. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences raises questions about local dynamics, such as alcohol-related incidents or unmet needs in mental health support. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, yet Skelmanthorpe’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000 is 19% higher, indicating a specific challenge that may warrant further local analysis.

May 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to April. Public order offences surged by 250%, rising from 2 to 7 incidents — a sharp increase that may reflect the impact of longer evenings and bank holidays on local socialising patterns. Burglary also rose by 200%, with three incidents reported compared to one in April, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in property security during this period. Anti-social behaviour doubled from zero to two incidents, possibly linked to increased foot traffic or gatherings in public spaces. In contrast, other theft fell by 66.7%, dropping from three to one incident, which could indicate improved security measures or a temporary reduction in opportunistic crime. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest category, but their rate of 3.3 per 1,000 was 19% above the UK average. Public order offences, at 1.4 per 1,000, were 112% above the UK average, highlighting a stark local discrepancy. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and other theft were both below UK averages, with the latter being 66% lower. These contrasting trends underscore the need for targeted interventions in public order management while recognising areas where local performance exceeds national benchmarks.

The crime rate in May 2023 (6.1 per 1,000) marked a 34.7% increase from April’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000.8% below the UK average. On a daily basis, Skelmanthorpe experienced roughly one crime per day in May, a figure that may seem high in isolation but must be contextualised within the area’s small population of 5,120 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 165 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This suggests that even with the recent upward trend, the area’s overall risk profile remains comparatively low. The contrast between local and national figures is particularly pronounced in categories like public order offences, which were 112% above the UK average, and anti-social behaviour, which was 70% below. These disparities highlight the importance of local-specific factors, such as the built-up area’s unique social dynamics and spatial characteristics, in shaping crime patterns. For residents, the daily crime count serves as a reminder to remain vigilant, particularly during peak socialising hours, while the broader context offers reassurance that the area remains safer than many parts of the UK.