Brinsworth Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2023, Brinsworth's crime rate stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 30.6% below the UK average of 7.2. This marked contrast with the national profile highlights a distinct balance between property and violent crime. Property crimes (15 incidents) slightly outpaced violent crimes (13 incidents), a pattern consistent with the built-up area's mix of residential and retail spaces. Seasonal factors likely played a role: the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings may have increased opportunities for property-related offences, while the quieter holiday period could have reduced violent incidents. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences (29.6% of total crimes), though this rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 43% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (29.6% of total crimes) emerged as a local concern, with its rate (1.5 per 1,000) 61% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area's density and the challenges of managing community tensions in a compact urban environment. Burglary (0.6 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) were both above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in securing homes and vehicles during the festive season. The lower rates of theft from the person and public order offences, meanwhile, align with the area's relatively low tourist footfall and controlled public spaces.

December 2023 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+200%) and drugs offences (+100%), with the latter category moving from zero to two reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 62.5%, reaching 13 incidents — the highest monthly total since at least 2022. These spikes may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the closure of some retail outlets over Christmas and the associated increase in idle time. Conversely, public order offences fell by 80% (from five to one), a decline likely tied to the reduced presence of large gatherings during the holiday period. The property-violent crime balance remained tightly contested, with property crimes (15) narrowly edging out violent crimes (13). This suggests a dynamic where localised issues like burglary and vehicle crime offset the impact of higher violent crime rates elsewhere. The area's rate of violence and sexual offences (1.5 per 1,000) was 43% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the effectiveness of local policing in de-escalating conflicts. However, the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and burglary indicate ongoing challenges in addressing community-specific risks.

Brinsworth's crime rate in December 2023 (5.0 per 1,000) marked a 12.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.5 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the 31 days of December, the area experienced an average of one crime per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the need for sustained vigilance. When scaled to the population of 8,758 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 199 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that suggests a relatively low level of exposure compared to larger urban centres. The rise in anti-social behaviour and burglary, however, indicates that local challenges persist despite the overall downward trend. The daily crime count serves as a useful metric for residents, offering a tangible sense of the scale of activity. While Brinsworth's crime rate is lower than the UK average, the specific patterns of anti-social behaviour and property crime highlight the importance of targeted interventions. These comparisons reinforce the idea that while the area is generally safer than the national average, certain localised risks require focused attention.