Ossett Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ossett’s crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 36.6% of all reported incidents. This category, which consistently drives the majority of crime in the area, saw a notable 18.8% decrease from October’s 69 cases to 56 in November. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing Ossett 2.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This slight advantage over national figures may be attributed to the area’s relatively stable social environment, though seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the timing of Black Friday shopping could have influenced local crime dynamics. Public order offences emerged as another significant concern, with rates 70% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to the convergence of Bonfire Night celebrations and the influx of retail activity, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. Meanwhile, shoplifting incidents rose sharply, increasing by 183.3% from 6 to 17 cases—a figure that exceeds the UK average by 45%. This surge could be tied to the commercial activity of the holiday season, particularly the Black Friday period, which often sees spikes in retail-related crime. Anti-social behaviour, while still a persistent issue, declined by 26.1% compared to the previous month, suggesting that efforts to address disorderly conduct may have had some impact. However, the overall profile of Ossett’s crime in November reveals a combination of factors, from seasonal influences to local economic pressures, which continue to shape the area’s security landscape.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery incidents surging by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from 1 to 3 cases. This sharp increase, while statistically notable, remains a small proportion of overall crime. Shoplifting also experienced a steep rise, jumping 183.3% from 6 to 17 incidents, a figure that outpaces the UK average by 45%. Conversely, violence and sexual offences—a category that typically dominates local crime statistics—decreased by 18.8%, dropping from 69 to 56 cases. This decline may partly reflect the impact of darker evenings and seasonal transitions, which can influence public behaviour and police visibility. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 26.1%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced property-related crimes. However, public order offences stood out as a concern, with rates 70% above the UK average. This anomaly could be linked to local events such as Bonfire Night or the influx of shoppers during the Black Friday period, which may have contributed to increased tensions or disorder.

Ossett's crime rate in November 2023 remained stable at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 1.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.2 per 1,000. This slight rise, however, places the area 2.7% below the UK average, reflecting a consistent pattern of lower-than-national crime levels. Locally, 153 crimes were reported over 30 days, averaging approximately 5 crimes per day. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur, though it does not directly compare to national averages due to the absence of UK-wide daily data. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 137 residents experienced a reported crime, a metric that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the population. This monthly exposure rate underscores that while Ossett is not entirely free from crime, its residents face a lower risk compared to the UK average. The stability in crime rates suggests that local factors—such as community initiatives or seasonal patterns—have not significantly altered the overall trajectory, though specific categories like robbery and shoplifting show marked fluctuations that warrant closer examination.