Wath upon Dearne Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Wath upon Dearne, 6.1 crimes were reported in January 2025 — a rate 14.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly exposure where one resident in every 164 experienced a reported crime, though the stable rate from December suggests no major spikes. The crime profile reveals a distinct emphasis on interpersonal violence, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 48.3% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 16%. This pattern aligns with the area's character as a post-industrial town with a history of socioeconomic challenges, where community tensions may contribute to higher rates of violent crime. Meanwhile, property crimes formed 33% of the total, with vehicle crime and burglary each making up 7.9% of incidents — both exceeding UK averages by 22% and 67% respectively. The seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, likely dampened outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing social dynamics that may not be directly tied to seasonal factors. The overall rate, while lower than the UK average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime remains concentrated.

January 2025 saw a 34.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 41 to 55 incidents — a stark shift in the crime mix towards interpersonal violence. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in other theft and a 50% increase in shoplifting, suggests a combination of factors. Violence and sexual offences remain 16% above the UK average, while shoplifting is 68% below — a contrast that may reflect local retail patterns or policing strategies. Meanwhile, burglaries fell by 43.8% compared to December, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced opportunities during colder months. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 36.4%, though this category remains 59% below the UK average, indicating effective community engagement efforts. The most significant UK comparison anomaly lies in vehicle crime, which is 22% above the national average — a figure that may correlate with the area's transportation infrastructure or vehicle density. These shifts underscore the need for nuanced approaches to crime prevention that account for both local and national trends.

The crime rate in Wath upon Dearne remained stable between December 2024 (6.0 per 1,000) and January 2025 (6.1 per 1,000), reflecting a 1.7% increase that is barely perceptible in practical terms. This consistency contrasts with the UK average, where the area's rate is 14.1% lower — a difference that translates to 1.4 fewer crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national benchmark. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported each day in January, a figure that may seem high in isolation but is contextually modest when considering the area's population of 18,705. Over the course of the month, this equated to a 1-in-164 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime, a ratio that is both locally meaningful and nationally comparable. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is relatively low, the concentration of violent offences — particularly violence and sexual offences — creates a distinct risk profile for residents. This highlights the importance of understanding crime not just in aggregate terms but through the lens of individual exposure, where certain categories impact daily life despite overall rates being below the UK average.