Adwick le Street Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Adwick le Street’s crime rate in September 2024 reached 14.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 81.8% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the area, which has consistently recorded higher crime rates compared to the national average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.1% of all incidents (95 cases), with the rate for this category 95% above the UK average. Criminal damage and arson followed, contributing 16.0% of total crimes (42 cases), at 293% above the national level. Anti-social behaviour made up 14.5% (38 cases), also significantly exceeding the UK rate. These patterns may be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up part of Doncaster, where higher population density and limited resources for community support could contribute to persistent issues. Seasonal factors, such as the back-to-school period and the start of university freshers’ week, likely played a role in shaping these trends. While the transition to autumn may have reduced outdoor activity, the high rates of violent and property crimes suggest underlying social or economic pressures that require targeted intervention. The contrast between the sharp decline in shoplifting and the increases in robbery and weapon possession highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, pointing to the need for adaptive policing and community engagement strategies.

September 2024 witnessed a significant 71.7% reduction in shoplifting, with the number of incidents dropping from 46 to 13. This decrease may be linked to heightened police presence in retail areas or seasonal factors such as back-to-school shopping, which could have altered consumer behaviour. Conversely, robbery and possession of weapons both doubled, rising from one to two incidents each. This uptick, though small in absolute terms, may reflect increased social interactions during the university freshers’ period or heightened tensions in community spaces. The crime mix also shifted, with property crimes accounting for 38.8% of the total (102 out of 263), compared to 36.1% for violent crimes. While this suggests a slight shift toward property-related incidents, the rate of violence and sexual offences in the area remains 95% above the UK average. Residents may find the sharp drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential success in targeted crime prevention strategies.

The crime rate in Adwick le Street for September 2024 stood at 14.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 15.0 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests potential stabilization in local policing efforts or community interventions. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 71 residents, a figure that contextualizes the monthly exposure for residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately nine crimes per day, a local metric that highlights the frequency of incidents without UK-wide comparison. When viewed against the broader UK context, Adwick le Street’s rate remains starkly elevated—81.8% above the national average. However, this monthly decrease may reflect seasonal adjustments, such as the transition from summer to autumn, which could influence patterns of public activity and police visibility. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the rate is high, the absolute number of crimes (263) is manageable within the area’s demographics.