Thurcroft Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In Thurcroft, a built-up area within Rotherham, the crime rate for September 2023 stood at 15.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 87.5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure translates to one reported crime for every 67 residents over the course of the month, highlighting a significant disparity between local and national crime profiles. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (30 incidents, 32.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21 incidents, 22.6%) and criminal damage and arson (15 incidents, 16.1%). These rates are higher than UK averages for each category, with anti-social behaviour at 154% above the national level and violence at 75% above. Seasonal factors may contribute to these figures, as September marks the start of the academic year, potentially increasing tensions in local communities and public spaces. The area's urban character, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, likely amplifies exposure to property crimes and public order issues, though the sharp contrast with UK averages suggests underlying local challenges that may warrant further analysis of community dynamics and policing strategies.

September 2023 saw significant fluctuations in Thurcroft's crime profile. Vehicle crime surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, a shift that may reflect increased parking activity as students and commuters return to the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 46.2%, declining from 39 to 21 incidents, potentially linked to the start of the academic term reducing late-night gatherings in high-traffic areas. The category of shoplifting, typically a concern in retail zones, saw a 100% increase from 0 to 1 incident, though it remains below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The most striking divergence from national trends is anti-social behaviour, which is 154% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, underscoring a unique challenge in Thurcroft. This contrast with the UK average for shoplifting and other theft categories (both 64-67% below) suggests a crime profile skewed toward disorder and damage rather than personal theft. Residents may find the 15.0 per 1,000 rate particularly concerning, as it means approximately 3 crimes are reported daily in the area—a figure that, while not uniquely high compared to other urban centres, remains sharply elevated relative to the national context.

Thurcroft's crime rate in September 2023 (15.0 per 1,000) represents an 11.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 16.9 per 1,000, indicating a modest downward trend. However, this reduction does not alter the area's stark divergence from the UK average, which remains 87.5% lower. On a daily basis, Thurcroft recorded roughly 3 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while not uniquely extreme, contrasts with the national average of approximately 1.6 crimes per day in comparable urban areas. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 67 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that, when contextualised with the area's population of 6,208, highlights the tangible impact of crime on daily life. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be roughly 1 in 125 residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Thurcroft's residents face a crime risk nearly five times higher than the national average, a disparity that may be influenced by local factors such as the area's density, the presence of public housing, and the concentration of commercial spaces that attract both residents and transient populations during peak times like the start of the academic year.