Brinsworth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brinsworth's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50.0% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relatively low overall crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.3% of reported crimes, followed by vehicle crime (28.1%) and shoplifting (12.5%). The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday periods, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate, particularly for outdoor offences. While violent crime remains a concern, its rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement in managing interpersonal conflicts. Vehicle crime, however, presents a notable outlier, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000—100% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This could reflect Brinsworth's proximity to major transport routes or a concentration of older vehicles in the area, though further data would be needed to confirm. The dominance of property-related crimes (23 out of 32 total) over violent incidents may indicate a focus on securing assets rather than personal safety, a pattern often seen in stable, low-violence communities. The low incidence of shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) suggests effective retail security measures or a cautious consumer culture. These patterns collectively illustrate a small built-up area where property crime and vehicle-related incidents are key concerns, but where violent crime remains significantly below national levels.

January 2024 saw significant shifts in Brinsworth's crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 125% (from 4 to 9 incidents) compared to December. This jump, which places vehicle crime at 1.0 per 1,000 residents—100% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000—raises questions about local transport infrastructure or vehicle security practices. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour plummeted by 84.6% (from 13 to 2 incidents), a decline that may reflect the impact of holiday closures or seasonal lulls in public activity. Other theft and criminal damage and arson both fell by 66.7%, potentially linked to post-holiday reductions in public gatherings. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (31.3% of all crimes), though their rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average. This suggests that while interpersonal crime persists, it is not affecting Brinsworth compared to national trends. The increase in possession of weapons (from 0 to 1 incident) and public order offences (from 1 to 2) may indicate isolated incidents rather than systemic issues, given the small number of reports. For residents, the 125% rise in vehicle crime is a clear data point to monitor, as it could signal a need for enhanced vehicle security measures in the area.

Brinsworth's crime rate in January 2024 (3.7 per 1,000 residents) marked a 27.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with January's typical seasonal patterns of reduced outdoor activity and lower retail footfall. On a daily basis, Brinsworth recorded roughly 1 crime per day in January, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 274 residents. This low frequency places Brinsworth among the safest areas in the UK, where residents face significantly fewer crime risks compared to the national average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that for every 1,000 residents, Brinsworth experiences 3.7 crimes—less than half the UK rate—suggesting a combination of effective local policing, community cohesion, or environmental factors that deter criminal activity. The most striking contrast to the UK average lies in vehicle crime, which is double the national rate, yet other categories like violence and sexual offences are well below the UK benchmark. This divergence highlights the need for targeted interventions in vehicle-related crime without compromising existing strategies that have kept violent crime at historically low levels. For local residents, the 1-in-274 monthly crime exposure offers a tangible measure of safety, though the spike in vehicle crime underscores the importance of vigilance in securing personal property.