Ackworth Moor Top Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 marked a significant shift in Ackworth Moor Top’s crime profile, with public order offences surging by 100% compared to the previous month, the most dramatic month-on-month change recorded. This spike aligns with seasonal factors, as longer evenings and bank holidays in May may have increased outdoor socialising and drinking in the area, creating conditions conducive to public disorder. Despite this, the overall crime rate for the month remained at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.4% of all crimes, followed by vehicle crime (10.7%) and shoplifting (10.7%), reflecting the area’s mix of residential and retail activity. The violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 42% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a broader trend of lower violent crime in the region. Property crimes, while less prevalent than violent offences, still contributed significantly, with vehicle crime and shoplifting each falling below UK averages by more than 10%. The data underscores a generally low-crime environment, though the recent increase in public order offences highlights the need for continued monitoring of seasonal patterns. Local authorities may consider targeted interventions during late evenings in May, when the surge in public order incidents occurred, to address this emerging trend.

The most striking change in May 2023 was the 100% increase in public order offences, which rose from one incident in April to two in May. This jump, while relatively small in absolute terms, represents a sharp shift in the crime mix, with public order crimes now accounting for 7.1% of all reported incidents. The category’s 55% deficit compared to the UK average (0.7 per 1,000) suggests that local enforcement efforts may be effectively mitigating risks in this area, even as seasonal factors drive temporary spikes. Other notable changes included a 100% rise in burglary and other theft, though these remain well below UK averages (burglary: 3% below; other theft: 83% below). Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from four to two incidents, and anti-social behaviour dropped by half, from two to one. These declines may reflect the impact of recent community initiatives or improved policing in areas prone to vandalism. The violent crime category, which dominated with 13 incidents (46.4% of total), remained significantly below the UK average for this type of crime (2.8 per 1,000). Residents might find the daily crime count of roughly one incident per day (28 crimes over 31 days) a useful benchmark for understanding local risk levels, though this remains far lower than the UK average of 2.6 per day.

Ackworth Moor Top’s crime rate in May 2023 (3.5 per 1,000 residents) was 12.0% higher than the previous month’s rate of 3.1 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend. However, this increase places the area’s rate 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that underscores its status as a relatively safe built-up area. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day in May, a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, remains significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 crimes per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 289 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is far below the UK average. This statistic illustrates the area’s low baseline of criminal activity, even as specific categories like public order offences experience temporary surges. The population context further highlights the area’s safety: with 8,088 residents, the small number of reported crimes (28 total) suggests that the vast majority of residents are unaffected by criminal incidents. While the 12% month-on-month increase in the overall rate may raise questions, the broader trend of being 56% below the UK average indicates that Ackworth Moor Top continues to perform well in comparison to national benchmarks, particularly in violent crime and property-related offences.