Adwick le Street Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Adwick le Street's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 11.6 per 1,000 residents — 43.2% above the UK average of 8.1. This marked the highest overall rate for the area in over a year, with violent crime dominating the profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.4% of all reported crimes, a category that sits 33% above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 23.0% of total crimes, with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 — 88% above the UK norm. These figures suggest a persistent challenge with community safety, particularly in areas where public order issues intersect with residential density. Vehicle crime, at 1.4 per 1,000 (12.4% of total crimes), also showed an alarming 186% increase compared to the UK average (0.5 per 1,000). August, a peak holiday month, may have contributed to this pattern, as empty homes and increased foot traffic could heighten risks for both property and personal safety. The area's built-up character within Doncaster, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely amplifies tensions in public areas and parking zones. While the overall rate is significantly higher than the national average, the breakdown highlights a combination of local factors, from seasonal tourism to the dynamics of community policing. The rise in violent crime, in particular, may reflect unaddressed pressures in specific neighbourhoods or the influence of transient populations during the summer months.

August 2023 saw sharp increases in possession of weapons (+150%), burglary (+100%), and bicycle theft (+100%) compared to July. These spikes suggest emerging trends that could signal shifts in criminal activity. Possession of weapons, which rose from 2 to 5 incidents, is particularly concerning, as it is 329% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000). This category's surge may indicate a localized issue, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 46.9% (from 32 to 17 incidents), linked to seasonal factors such as reduced vandalism during warmer weather or increased community engagement in maintaining public spaces. The area's vehicle crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) remains a glaring outlier — 186% above the UK average — a figure that may be tied to the presence of commuter parking areas or unsecured vehicles in residential zones. Shoplifting, meanwhile, declined by 44.4% (from 9 to 5 incidents), which could reflect improved retail security measures or the impact of targeted policing efforts. Burglary — at 0.3 per 1,000 — is the only category below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), though the 100% month-on-month increase from 3 to 6 incidents raises questions about potential vulnerabilities in specific properties or areas. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the sharp rise in weapon-related crimes and the persistent overrepresentation of vehicle crime in local statistics.

Adwick le Street's crime rate in August 2023 (11.6 per 1,000) marked a 17.8% decrease from July's rate of 14.1 per 1,000 — a welcome decline that may reflect seasonal patterns or improved policing. However, this remains significantly above the UK average, with the area's rate 43.2% higher than the national figure. On a daily basis, 7 crimes were reported per day in August, translating to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 86 residents. This figure, while lower than the previous month, still highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 18,756 people. The contrast between Adwick le Street and the UK average is stark, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour (88% above) and vehicle crime (186% above). These disparities may reflect local conditions, such as the area's proximity to transport hubs or the density of residential properties that could contribute to higher rates of disorder. While the overall rate has dipped from July, the persistent elevation compared to national benchmarks underscores the need for sustained efforts to address systemic issues. The 1-in-86 resident figure, though a monthly aggregate, illustrates the tangible impact of crime on daily life — a resident is more likely to experience a crime in Adwick le Street than in many other parts of the UK. This comparison reinforces the urgency of localized strategies to reduce the gap between the area's crime profile and the national average.