Ackworth Moor Top Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

May 2024 saw Ackworth Moor Top maintain its position as one of the UK’s safest built-up areas, with a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents — 33.3% below the national average of 8.4. The area’s crime profile remained stable compared to previous months, with violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) dominating the breakdown. These two categories accounted for over 50% of all reported crimes, reflecting patterns consistent with small urban centres where interpersonal disputes and property-related issues are common. The seasonal context of May — marked by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising — likely contributes to the elevated share of violent crimes, though no significant spikes were recorded compared to other months. Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and other theft (5 incidents) followed closely, illustrating the area’s focus on managing low-level disorder and commercial crime. The relatively low rate of theft from the person (1 incident) and public order offences (1 incident) suggests a community where informal social controls and local policing efforts may be effectively mitigating more visible forms of crime. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the presence of criminal damage and arson at 45% above the national benchmark highlights a specific vulnerability in the area, potentially linked to the maintenance of older housing stock or transient populations in certain sectors. This balance of stability and targeted risks underscores the need for continued monitoring of property-related offences, which accounted for nearly half of all crimes reported.

The most striking shift in May 2024 was the 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one incident — an anomaly that could indicate a one-off event or a minor uptick in opportunistic crime. This category’s UK average of 0.2 per 1,000 residents makes Ackworth Moor Top’s figure 41% below the national benchmark, suggesting a generally secure environment for personal belongings. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75% (from four to one), likely reflecting the dispersal of transient groups during May’s bank holidays or the impact of targeted local enforcement. The category of criminal damage and arson, at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, stood out as 45% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, pointing to a persistent challenge in maintaining property integrity. This could be attributed to the area’s mix of older residential buildings and limited communal spaces where vandalism might occur. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped slightly (from six to five incidents), aligning with the broader trend of reduced disorder crimes. The absence of any increase in violent crimes — which remained at 16 incidents (2.0 per 1,000) — contrasts with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, reinforcing Ackworth Moor Top’s status as a low-violence area. Residents might find the 33.3% gap below the UK average particularly reassuring, though the 45% disparity in criminal damage highlights the need for ongoing focus on property crime prevention.

Ackworth Moor Top’s crime rate in May 2024 (5.6 per 1,000) marked a 21.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.1 per 1,000, illustrating a sustained period of stability. Over the 31 days of May, this translated to roughly one crime per day — a figure that, when scaled to the area’s population of 8,088, means one reported crime occurred for every 180 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is provided for the daily figure. The population-scaled perspective offers a tangible metric for residents: with 8,088 people living in the area, the likelihood of any individual being directly involved in a crime is minimal. The 21.1% month-on-month decrease aligns with broader seasonal trends, as May’s extended evenings and increased social activity typically correlate with a shift in crime patterns rather than a sharp rise. However, the absence of a direct UK daily crime comparison means the local context must be interpreted through the lens of Ackworth Moor Top’s unique characteristics. The area’s relatively low population density and the presence of community-focused policing initiatives may contribute to the sustained reduction in crime. While the 33.3% gap below the UK average is a notable achievement, the 45% disparity in criminal damage and arson underscores the need for targeted interventions in property crime prevention. This comparison reinforces that Ackworth Moor Top’s safety is not absolute but rather a product of both environmental factors and local efforts to maintain order.