Wath upon Dearne Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wath upon Dearne’s crime rate in May 2023 was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked contrast to national trends underscores the area’s unique characteristics, which may include a combination of community-focused policing, lower population density, or socio-economic factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42% of all incidents. This category’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000 was 3% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to address violent crime may be yielding results. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16% of all crimes, with its rate 25% below the national benchmark. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, increased outdoor socialising, and the presence of bank holidays—may have influenced these patterns, though it is unlikely to be the sole factor. For example, the rise in drug-related offences could reflect changes in local demographics or enforcement priorities, while the decline in shoplifting may correlate with reduced foot traffic during the month. Property crimes constituted only 28.6% of the total, significantly lower than the UK average for this category, which may indicate a broader focus on addressing violent crime in the area. These figures illustrate a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a lower overall rate compared to the national average, due to a combination of targeted interventions and the area’s geographic and demographic profile.

May 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences increased by 100% compared to April, rising from zero to three incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month’s absence of such reports. Similarly, burglary and bicycle theft both doubled, with three and one incidents respectively, highlighting emerging concerns in these areas. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 50%, from six to three incidents, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity or targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42% of all crimes.7 per 1,000 was 3% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also showed a stark gap, with a rate 25% lower than the national average. These shifts suggest a combination of local enforcement efforts and broader environmental factors, such as the extended evenings and socialising typical of May. For residents, the 100% rise in drug-related crimes may signal a need for heightened awareness in certain neighbourhoods.

Wath upon Dearne’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 5.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the 119 reported crimes translated to approximately four incidents per day, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, remains lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 157 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to national benchmarks. The population context is also notable: with 18,705 residents, the area’s crime statistics reflect a balance between community density and localized factors. This monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to national data, provides a tangible sense of risk for residents. The slight decrease from April may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the shift in social activity as May progresses, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.