Adwick le Street Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Adwick le Street’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 29.6% of all reported crimes—a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, where this category represents only 47% of the national total. The area’s overall crime rate of 14.4 per 1,000 residents places it 69.4% above the UK average of 8.5, a disparity that underscores the unique challenges faced by this built-up area within Doncaster. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, surged to 70 incidents, 150% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the social dynamics of a densely populated, urbanised community. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—likely contributes to increased public space activity, which could amplify incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Criminal damage and arson, at 32 cases, were 166% above the UK average, a pattern consistent with areas where community cohesion is strained or where local amenities are under pressure from high foot traffic. These trends suggest that the interplay between population density, social interactions, and environmental factors in Adwick le Street creates a crime profile distinct from broader UK patterns. The prominence of violence-related crimes, in particular, may indicate underlying tensions that require targeted interventions, such as community policing or youth engagement programmes, to address root causes. The data also highlights the importance of contextualising crime rates: while the overall rate is significantly higher than the UK average, the breakdown reveals specific categories—anti-social behaviour, violence, and property damage—that demand focused attention. The absence of a marked seasonal decline in crime, despite the summer months, further complicates efforts to predict or mitigate trends, suggesting that local factors may outweigh national patterns in shaping Adwick le Street’s crime profile.

June 2023 saw a 40% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 50 to 70 incidents—a shift that may reflect the start of summer and increased social activity in public spaces. Vehicle crime fell sharply by 41.9%, dropping from 31 to 18 cases, potentially linked to reduced commuter traffic or targeted police initiatives. Meanwhile, bicycle theft surged by 100%, with one reported incident in June compared to none in May, a stark contrast that may indicate seasonal changes in cycling patterns or increased theft opportunities during longer daylight hours. Violence and sexual offences, already 47% above the UK average, accounted for nearly a third of all crimes, a proportion that highlights the persistent challenge of addressing interpersonal crime in this area. For residents, the 1-in-69 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible measure of how frequently crime intersects with daily life in Adwick le Street.

The crime rate in Adwick le Street remained stable in June 2023, with a 1.1% increase from the previous month’s 14.2 to 14.4 per 1,000 residents. This suggests no significant short-term fluctuation in overall crime levels. On a daily basis, 9 crimes were reported each day in June, a figure that provides context for the frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 69 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the density of incidents relative to the local population. When compared to the UK average, this rate remains higher, but the consistency between June and May indicates that broader systemic factors—rather than temporary spikes—may be influencing crime patterns. The population context further highlights the challenge: with 18,756 residents, even modest increases in crime can have a visible impact on community safety perceptions.