Ackworth Moor Top Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 8,088, Ackworth Moor Top's 37 reported crimes in December 2025 equate to one crime for every 219 residents—a figure that places the area firmly in the safer end of the UK crime spectrum. At 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's rate is 34.3% below the UK average of 7.0, a disparity that reflects both its smaller size and likely quieter character compared to larger urban centres. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (40.5% of total), followed by other theft (16.2%) and other crime (10.8%). These patterns align with seasonal factors: the peak of Christmas shopping, coupled with darker evenings and holiday-related absences, may contribute to a mix of personal and property-related incidents. While violent crime rates remain lower than the UK average, the sharp rise in other thefts—now 35% above the national benchmark—suggests localized pressures that could benefit from targeted awareness campaigns. The area's crime picture illustrates a balance between typical seasonal influences and unique local dynamics, with its relatively low overall rate underscoring the effectiveness of community-focused policing and the challenges of maintaining security in a smaller built-up area.

December 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns within Ackworth Moor Top. Other thefts surged by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents), a jump that may partly reflect heightened retail activity during the Christmas shopping period. Shoplifting also increased by 100%, moving from zero to one reported incident—a figure still well below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during the holiday season. The area's violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000—26% below the UK average—contrasts sharply with the 35% above UK average for other thefts, highlighting a complex mix of local factors. Residents may find the 100% increase in other thefts particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the need for vigilance during peak shopping periods.

Ackworth Moor Top's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.7. This slight decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as December's extended evenings and holiday-related absences from homes may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a relatively low frequency compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 219 residents. This figure underscores the area's comparatively low crime burden, particularly when contrasted with the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. For residents, this means the likelihood of encountering a crime in Ackworth Moor Top remains significantly lower than the national average, though localized spikes in specific categories—such as other theft—require continued attention.