Hemsworth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Hemsworth's crime profile presented a striking balance between property and violent crimes, with both categories accounting for 46 incidents each. This parity, while unusual for the area, reflects a crime rate of 13.1 per 1,000 residents—56% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (4.8 per 1,000) and shoplifting (2.7 per 1,000) highlights specific vulnerabilities. Violence and sexual offences, at 36.8% of total incidents, are 69% above the UK average, suggesting potential links to local factors such as the area's social dynamics or seasonal influences like May's longer evenings, which may extend social interactions into public spaces. Shoplifting's 322% excess over the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) points to retail areas as high-risk zones, driven by increased pedestrian activity during bank holidays and the transition into summer. Anti-social behaviour (2.2 per 1,000) also exceeded national levels by 52%, tied to the same seasonal factors. While the crime rate remains elevated, the month's context—characterised by warmer weather and extended daylight—may have influenced both criminal and policing activity. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or vehicle crime, despite seasonal trends, suggests that local interventions or environmental factors may have mitigated these risks, though further analysis is needed to confirm this.

The month-on-month analysis reveals stark contrasts in crime patterns, with shoplifting incidents doubling from 13 to 26—a 100% increase—while vehicle crime fell by 75% (from 8 to 2). This divergence underscores a shift in criminal activity, with property crimes, particularly shoplifting, becoming a dominant concern. Violent crimes, at 46 incidents, matched property crimes in total numbers, a balance that is 69% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000). This parity between property and violent crime is unusual for Hemsworth, where property crimes typically outnumber violent incidents. Shoplifting's sharp rise may be linked to May's extended evenings and increased foot traffic in retail areas, while the drop in vehicle crime could reflect seasonal changes in car usage or improved parking security. For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting highlights the need for vigilance in local stores, particularly during peak shopping hours.

Hemsworth's crime rate in May 2024 (13.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 16.7% decrease from the previous month's 15.7 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall crime. This shift aligns with seasonal patterns, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays may have influenced public behaviour, reducing opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 4 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported crimes for residents. When scaled to the population of 9,535, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 76 residents, offering a tangible sense of risk. This rate remains higher than the UK average but shows a measurable reduction from April, suggesting possible effectiveness of local policing efforts or community engagement initiatives. The balance between property and violent crimes, however, remains a persistent concern, with both categories accounting for exactly half of total incidents, a split that diverges from national trends where violent crime typically dominates.