Adwick le Street Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Adwick le Street, a built-up area within Doncaster, recorded a crime rate of 12.7 per 1,000 in March 2023 — 67.1% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national picture highlights the area’s distinct challenges. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 26.5% of all crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also dominated, with the former 73% above the UK average and the latter 103% above. These figures suggest a combination of local factors, including the area’s proximity to Doncaster’s urban core and potential strain on community resources. March’s transition to spring, with evenings lengthening and clocks changing, may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity and social interaction, potentially contributing to spikes in violence and public order incidents. The area’s crime profile contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Here, violent and anti-social offences are prevalent, reflecting a social environment where community cohesion and policing priorities may require re-evaluation. While the UK average includes a broader mix of property crimes, Adwick le Street’s data underscores a need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of anti-social behaviour and public disorder.

March 2023 data reveals several striking deviations from the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.4 per 1,000, are 24% above the national rate, a figure that may be linked to the area’s demographic composition and local social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.8 per 1,000, is 73% above the UK average — a 14.3% share of total crimes — suggesting persistent challenges in managing community conduct. Public order offences, at 1.3 per 1,000, are 103% above the UK average, potentially tied to the area’s proximity to high-traffic zones or events. Conversely, drug-related crimes are 50% below the UK average, a rare positive outlier that may reflect local enforcement efforts or lower prevalence of illicit drug activity. The high rate of shoplifting (1.0 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (1.0 per 1,000), both 104% and 108% above UK averages respectively, indicates vulnerabilities in retail and parking environments. Residents may find the 7.6% share of vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it could signal opportunities for targeted prevention measures in local car parks or public spaces.

The daily crime count in Adwick le Street during March 2023 averaged 8 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 79 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate — 1-in-79 — is higher than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not possible due to the absence of national daily or monthly exposure data. With a population of 18,756, the area’s crime density is stark: violent crimes alone account for 26.5% of all incidents, far exceeding the UK’s typical focus on property crimes. The local context suggests that Adwick le Street’s built-up environment within Doncaster may amplify certain crime types, such as anti-social behaviour, which is 73% above the UK average. This could be influenced by factors like limited public space, high population density, or gaps in community engagement initiatives. While the UK average includes a broader range of property-related crimes, Adwick le Street’s data underscores the need for tailored strategies to address violent and disorderly incidents, which dominate the local crime profile. The monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, emphasizing the importance of localized policing and community-based solutions.