Adwick le Street Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Adwick le Street’s crime rate in March 2024 stood at 13.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 68.8% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area’s unique challenges, particularly in violent and anti-social crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.6% of all reported crimes, with 72 incidents recorded—3.8 per 1,000 residents, 42% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20.6% of the total (50 incidents) at 2.7 per 1,000, 133% above the UK rate. These figures suggest a community grappling with persistent issues of public disorder and interpersonal conflict, which may be exacerbated by the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of March—a transitional period marked by lengthening evenings and the end of winter—could influence crime patterns, as increased outdoor activity and social interactions may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (10.3% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (8.2%) also exceeded UK averages by significant margins, indicating vulnerabilities in property security and public infrastructure. The contrast with shoplifting, which was 34% below the UK average, offers a counterpoint to these trends, though the reasons for this discrepancy remain unclear. Overall, the data underscores the need for targeted interventions to address the specific drivers of crime in this built-up area within Doncaster.

March 2024 marked a sharp rise in 'other theft' cases, which doubled from nine to eighteen, a 100% increase. This surge, alongside an 88.9% rise in 'other crime' (from nine to seventeen), indicates a notable shift in the types of offences reported. These increases may reflect changing patterns in criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to spring, when outdoor activity increases. Conversely, 'possession of weapons' fell by 75%, from four to one, suggesting a possible reduction in related incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates in Adwick le Street were 34% below the UK average, a contrast to the area’s overall elevated crime profile. This anomaly may be attributed to local retail strategies or policing efforts targeting specific crime types. The data also shows a 41.7% decrease in drug-related offences, from twelve to seven, a trend that could align with broader national efforts or local interventions. However, the absence of comparable UK data for 'other crime' means the significance of this category’s increase remains speculative.

Adwick le Street's crime rate in March 2024 rose by 7.1% compared to February, climbing to 13.0 per 1,000 residents from 12.1 per 1,000. This places the area well above the UK average, though the month-on-month increase suggests a gradual trend rather than a sudden spike. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately eight crimes reported each day in March, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 77 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents relative to the population. With 18,756 residents, this monthly exposure rate translates to a significant proportion of the community experiencing crime. The population context further illustrates that the rate is not just a reflection of absolute numbers but also the density of incidents within a relatively small built-up area. This density may be influenced by local factors such as the area’s infrastructure, land use patterns, or social dynamics that warrant further exploration.