Brinsworth Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brinsworth’s crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents in August 2025 stands 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. This built-up area within Rotherham, a town in South Yorkshire with a mix of residential and industrial zones, maintains a safer profile compared to the UK average. The top three crime types accounted for 60% of all reported incidents: violence and sexual offences (31.4%), anti-social behaviour (17.1%), and other theft (11.4%). These figures align with patterns typical of smaller urban areas where community policing and local engagement may contribute to lower overall rates. Seasonal factors in August—peak holiday activity and increased tourism—could influence crime dynamics, though Brinsworth’s data shows no significant spikes in theft from the person or vehicle crime during this period. The area’s lower property crime rate (46.5% of total crimes) compared to the UK average suggests a combination of effective local crime prevention measures and a relatively stable residential population. Violence and sexual offences in Brinsworth are 55% below the UK average, a trend consistent with areas where community cohesion and targeted interventions reduce interpersonal conflicts.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in Brinsworth’s crime profile. Other crime, shoplifting, and burglary each rose by 100% compared to July, though these categories remain small in absolute terms (2 incidents each). Anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 78.6% (from 28 to 6 incidents), potentially reflecting seasonal changes in community activity or the impact of local initiatives. Vehicle crime decreased by 33.3% (from 6 to 4 incidents), a reduction that may be linked to increased traffic enforcement during peak holiday periods. Brinsworth’s violence and sexual offences rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 55% below the UK average, a consistent trend for the area. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Brinsworth (0.5 per 1,000) is 28% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, indicating a specific vulnerability in this category. Residents might find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, suggesting a need for heightened vigilance in retail areas during August’s tourism peak.

Brinsworth’s crime rate in August 2025 (4.0 per 1,000) represents a 47.7% decrease from July’s rate of 7.7 per 1,000, illustrating a marked downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in August, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 250 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. With a population of 8,758, Brinsworth’s crime statistics translate to a population-scaled perspective where the likelihood of encountering crime is substantially reduced compared to national benchmarks. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour, which fell by 78.6% month-on-month, and shoplifting, which rose by 100% but remains far below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The area’s unique demographic profile—characterised by a stable residential population and limited tourist infrastructure—likely contributes to its divergent crime patterns compared to more densely populated or tourist-heavy regions.