Hemsworth Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hemsworth's crime rate in November 2024 reached 17.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 123.7% above the UK average of 7.6. This stark disparity highlights a local profile where violent crimes and anti-social behaviour dominate, accounting for 56.2% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences (62 cases) were the most prevalent category, with a rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents—over 150% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 29 cases (3.0 per 1,000), and criminal damage and arson (23 cases) showed an even sharper divergence, at 321% above the national benchmark. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday, likely contributed to these trends, with shoplifting and property damage incidents spiking amid increased foot traffic and darker evenings. While the area's crime rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, the mix of offences suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. Hemsworth's built-up character within Wakefield, combined with its proximity to retail hubs, may explain the prominence of property-related crimes. The data also reveals a seasonal pattern consistent with other months in the area, where violent crime tends to fluctuate with community events and weather conditions. This month's statistics underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing sharp increases, particularly in burglary and anti-social behaviour, which remain well above national levels.

Burglary in Hemsworth saw an unprecedented 450% month-on-month increase, rising from two to 11 incidents in November 2024. This jump, coupled with a 125% rise in shoplifting, reflects a sharp shift in property crime dynamics. While violent crimes remained the largest category (38.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (17.9%) and criminal damage (14.2%) also showed marked increases, both exceeding UK averages by over 150%. Robbery rates fell by 80% compared to October, with only one incident reported in November. This contrast highlights the uneven nature of crime trends, where retail-focused offences surged while more direct violent crimes declined. The 17.4% overall monthly increase underscores a combination of seasonal factors and local vulnerabilities. For residents, the 5 daily crime rate offers a concrete benchmark for understanding local safety dynamics.

Hemsworth's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 17.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 14.5 to 17.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase places the area's monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 59 residents, a figure that underscores the density of incidents relative to its population of 9,535. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of five crimes reported each day in November, a consistent local metric that does not align with national daily figures. When scaled to population size, Hemsworth's crime profile stands in stark contrast to the UK average, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour rates exceeding national benchmarks by over 150%. The shift from October to November highlights a seasonal pattern consistent with the timing of Bonfire Night and Black Friday, both of which may have contributed to spikes in property-related offences. This monthly comparison provides a tangible snapshot of how local events and seasonal rhythms influence crime trends in the area.