Hemsworth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hemsworth's crime rate in June 2023 reached 13.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 58.8% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, while not unprecedented for a built-up area, reflects a pronounced divergence from national trends. The most striking aspect of the data is the dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45% of all reported crimes — a rate 109% above the UK average. This category alone constitutes nearly half of the total, with 58 incidents recorded, suggesting a pressing need for targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 14.7% of crimes, while burglary — a category 275% above the UK average — contributed 8.5% of total reports. The seasonal context of June, the start of summer, may have influenced patterns. The high rate of violence and sexual offences, combined with the sharp rise in burglary, indicates a combination of local factors. Hemsworth's built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, may contribute to these trends. The prevalence of property crimes, particularly shoplifting and burglary, could be linked to the area's retail presence or vulnerabilities in community policing. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of public order offences — 10% below the UK average — suggests a potential disconnect between local enforcement strategies and the types of crimes being reported. These patterns, while not fully explained by the data alone, invite further analysis of Hemsworth's social and economic landscape.

June 2023 saw dramatic shifts in Hemsworth's crime profile. Shoplifting surged by 300% compared to the previous month, jumping from 2 to 8 incidents — a stark anomaly that may reflect seasonal retail activity or targeted criminal behaviour. Burglary also rose sharply, with a 175% increase from 4 to 11 cases, suggesting heightened vulnerability in residential areas. Meanwhile, possession of weapons nearly doubled, rising from 0 to 2 reports, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 150%. These spikes contrast with notable decreases in public order offences, which fell 57.1% from 14 to 6 cases, and other theft, which dropped 42.9% from 7 to 4. The dominance of violent crimes — 58 cases, or 45% of total offences — places Hemsworth's rate of violence and sexual offences 109% above the UK average. This imbalance, coupled with the sharp rise in burglary, indicates a significant shift in the local crime mix, with property and violent crime now accounting for 53.5% of all reported incidents. Such data points offer residents immediate context for safety planning and community engagement.

Hemsworth's crime rate in June 2023 rose 6.6% from the previous month, reaching 13.5 per 1,000 residents — a figure that places the area significantly above the UK average. This increase, while modest in percentage terms, translates to a noticeable shift in local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 74 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 9,535. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that, while not extreme, reflects a consistent presence of criminal activity. When compared to the UK's overall average, Hemsworth's crime rate is 58.8% higher, underscoring the area's distinct challenges. This population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime than the national average, though the rate remains within the bounds of typical fluctuations for a built-up area. The shift in crime types — particularly the surge in violent offences and property crime — suggests a combination of local factors, from seasonal changes to community dynamics, that require ongoing attention.