Wath upon Dearne Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Wath upon Dearne in September 2024 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property crime, with 64 violent incidents compared to 39 property-related offences. This imbalance, at a rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents (3.9% above the UK average of 7.7), may be partly explained by the area's post-industrial character and the seasonal context of back-to-school transitions. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43% of all crimes, a figure that exceeds the UK average for this category by 30%, suggesting heightened tensions or concentrated risks in specific locations. Anti-social behaviour (17.5% of total) and vehicle crime (8.7%) also stood out, with the latter showing a 56% surplus over the UK average. The seasonal shift towards autumn, with shorter evenings and increased school activity, may have influenced patterns, though the absence of significant property crime spikes contrasts with historical trends in similar areas. While violent crime remains a priority, the decline in criminal damage and arson (from 21 to 9 incidents) hints at potential community efforts or environmental factors mitigating certain risks. This snapshot underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly those associated with anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related offences.

September 2024 saw a 225% increase in vehicle crime, rising from four to 13 incidents—a sharp spike that could reflect heightened activity during back-to-school transitions or changes in local traffic patterns. Robbery cases doubled from zero to one, while other theft rose by 25%, indicating potential vulnerabilities in specific areas or times. In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell by 57.1%, and public order offences dropped by 52.4%, possibly linked to the season's end and reduced nightlife activity. Violent crimes, at 64 (43% of total), remained 30% above the UK average for this category, underscoring a persistent challenge in this built-up area. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (17.5% of total) was 20% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing pressures in community interactions. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal rhythms and local crime trends.

Wath upon Dearne's crime rate in September 2024 (8.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 20.3% decrease from August's rate of 10.0 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. This reduction aligns with a monthly exposure figure of one reported crime for every 126 residents, a measure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the built-up area's population of 18,705. Daily crime counts averaged five per day over the month, a figure that may help residents gauge the pace of activity in their neighbourhood. The drop from the previous month contrasts with the area's 3.9% above the UK average for overall crime, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal transitions or community interventions—may have contributed to the decline. While the rate remains higher than the UK average, the month-on-month reduction highlights the fluctuating nature of crime patterns in this post-industrial town, where economic and social shifts can influence reporting trends.