Adwick le Street Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Adwick le Street’s November 2023 crime rate of 12.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 68% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining safety compared to national benchmarks. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 79 residents over the course of the month, a figure that, while showing an 18.1% decrease from October’s 15.4, remains significantly elevated. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark imbalance in the types of offences: violence and sexual offences account for 28% of all incidents, anti-social behaviour for 21.2%, and criminal damage and arson for 20.3%, all of which are high relative to UK averages. These patterns are consistent with the area’s built-up character, where higher population density and limited public space may contribute to the overrepresentation of public order offences. Seasonal factors, such as the darker evenings of November and events like Bonfire Night, likely exacerbate anti-social behaviour, while the proximity of retail areas may drive vehicle crime linked to Black Friday shopping. Violence and sexual offences, which make up nearly a third of all crimes, may be influenced by the area’s social dynamics and the challenges of managing public spaces during peak hours. The persistence of these crime types, despite a month-on-month decline in overall rate, highlights the need for targeted interventions that address both the immediate and underlying factors driving local crime.

November 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging by 78.6% (from 14 to 25 incidents) and burglary rising by 50% (from 8 to 12). This increase in vehicle-related crimes may partly explain the rise, likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity or changes in parking habits during the month. Conversely, possession of weapons fell sharply by 75%, from 12 to 3 incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in targeted enforcement or shifts in criminal activity. Shoplifting also dropped by 60%, from 5 to 2 incidents, though this remains 82% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 157% above the UK average, with 50 incidents reported. This highlights a persistent challenge in managing public order, particularly during darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night, which may amplify social tensions in the area. The contrast between the sharp decline in weapon-related crimes and the sustained overrepresentation of anti-social behaviour underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics. For instance, the drop in weapon possession could reflect improved police presence or community initiatives, while the continued prevalence of anti-social behaviour may point to broader social or environmental factors, such as the area’s density and limited public space for dispersal.

In November 2023, Adwick le Street’s crime rate fell by 18.1% to 12.6 per 1,000 residents, down from 15.4 in October. While this represents progress, the rate remains double the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. Translating this to daily life, the area experienced roughly 8 crimes each day—equivalent to one crime for every 79 residents over the course of the month. For a community of 18,756, this means that 244 residents encountered crime, a figure that could be visualised as one incident per 100 homes if evenly distributed. This monthly exposure rate—1 in 79 residents—provides a tangible sense of risk, particularly in a built-up area where proximity and density may amplify the impact of crime. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the local rate has decreased, it remains significantly higher than national benchmarks, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to address underlying factors. The contrast with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be 1 in 133 residents, illustrates the heightened local risk, which may be influenced by the area’s urban character and limited public space for dispersal. This context is critical for residents, as it reinforces that even with a downward trend, the frequency of crime remains a defining feature of daily life in this part of Doncaster.