Stocksbridge Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Stocksbridge’s June 2023 crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents places it 9.4% below the UK average of 8.5, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (39% of total incidents), burglary (10.2%), and shoplifting (10.2%). This distribution aligns with the area’s character as a built-up district within Sheffield, where retail and community hubs likely contribute to higher rates of property crimes. The start of summer in June, marked by longer days and the onset of tourism, may have influenced seasonal patterns—though violent crime remains a significant concern. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences saw sharp declines, potentially linked to reduced socialising during the early summer months. However, burglary and shoplifting rates remain substantially above UK averages, suggesting vulnerabilities in local retail and residential areas. The balance between violent and property crimes highlights the need for targeted policing in high-traffic zones, such as the town centre, where shoplifting and burglary are concentrated. Overall, the per-capita risk for residents remains relatively low, with one crime occurring for every 130 residents over the course of the month. This monthly aggregate underscores that while crime is present, it does not dominate the daily lives of Stocksbridge’s 7,682 residents.

June 2023 saw a 21.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 19 to 23 incidents. This category, which accounts for 39% of all crimes, remained 3% above the UK average at 2.9 per 1,000. Burglary also rose by 20%, with 6 incidents reported—150% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 60%, from 15 to 6 incidents, a trend that may partly explain the area’s overall decline in crime. Public order offences fell by 42.9%, aligning with the UK average. Shoplifting and vehicle crime both exceeded UK rates by 48% and 49% respectively, suggesting targeted retail and parking areas as potential hotspots. A resident might find the 60% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as it indicates a marked improvement in community safety during the summer months.

Stocksbridge's crime rate in June 2023 fell by 15.7% compared to May, dropping from 9.1 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the area's generally lower crime profile relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, the local rate translates to roughly two crimes reported per day—equivalent to one in every 500 residents encountering a crime daily. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, a figure that contextualises risk as occasional rather than frequent. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, reflecting Stocksbridge’s position as a built-up area within Sheffield with a historically stable crime environment. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 60% and public order offences by 42.9% likely reflects seasonal factors, such as the start of summer holidays reducing late-night gatherings. However, the increase in violence and sexual offences suggests a need for targeted local interventions, particularly in high-traffic areas during warmer months.