North Anston Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

North Anston's October 2023 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 51.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national figures highlights the area's relatively low crime environment. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 37.5% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (25%) and vehicle crime (12.5%). The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings after the clocks went back and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced certain trends. For example, the 1.5 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences was 44% below the UK average, suggesting factors such as community cohesion or local policing strategies may contribute to this gap. However, the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour and the 100% rise in shoplifting and burglary indicate shifts that warrant closer analysis. These changes, while significant, still leave North Anston's overall crime profile safer than the UK average. The area's built-up character within Rotherham likely plays a role in shaping these dynamics, with limited retail presence and lower population density reducing opportunities for certain crimes. Nevertheless, the data underscores the importance of contextual factors in interpreting crime statistics, rather than relying solely on numerical comparisons.

The most striking shift in October 2023 was the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000 (22% below), may reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween activities. Concurrently, shoplifting and burglary both saw 100% increases, with shoplifting rising from 0 to 1 incident and burglary doubling from 1 to 2. This contrasts with a 75% drop in public order offences, which fell from 4 to 1. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (37.5% of total crimes), but at 1.5 per 1,000, they were 44% below the UK average. These patterns suggest a mix of local dynamics, including potential impacts from the clocks going back and increased community activity during October.

North Anston's crime rate in October 2023 rose 40.9% from the previous month's 2.8 per 1,000 to 3.9 per 1,000. This increase, though still well below the UK average of 8.0, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 257 residents. This figure, while low, highlights the relative safety of the built-up area within Rotherham. When scaled to the population of 6,165, the 24 total crimes represent a manageable burden for local policing. The rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, combined with a drop in public order offences, suggests seasonal factors may be influencing community interactions. These statistics, while specific to North Anston, underscore the importance of contextual analysis when comparing local and national crime trends.