Adwick le Street Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Adwick le Street’s crime rate in May 2025 reached 15.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 88.9% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark deviation reflects a combination of local factors, including the area’s character as a built-up district within Doncaster, where high-density housing and mixed-use spaces may contribute to higher exposure to crime. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (33.6% of total), anti-social behaviour (19.9%), and criminal damage and arson (15.4%)—illustrate persistent social and property-related tensions. Violence and sexual offences, at 5.1 per 1,000, are 80% above the UK average, suggesting challenges in addressing aggression in public spaces or domestic settings. Anti-social behaviour, though often underreported, remains a significant concern, with its rate 111% above the national average. This may be linked to the area’s proximity to retail hubs or community spaces where disorder can escalate during peak social hours. Criminal damage and arson, at 2.4 per 1,000, are 300% above the UK average, a figure that could be influenced by seasonal factors such as May’s extended evenings, which may increase opportunities for vandalism. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and longer daylight hours—likely contributes to these patterns, as outdoor drinking and socialising expand. While direct causation, the timing of these increases aligns with the transition into warmer weather, which historically correlates with higher rates of public disorder and property crime in similar urban areas. The area’s crime profile, therefore, is not merely a reflection of inherent risk but also of the rhythms of daily life in a built-up district with limited green spaces and high pedestrian traffic.

Burglary in Adwick le Street surged by 150% in May 2025, rising from 6 to 15 incidents—a dramatic shift that underscores a significant vulnerability in property security. This increase, coupled with a 76% rise in criminal damage and arson, suggests heightened risks during May’s longer evenings and bank holidays, which may have encouraged opportunistic activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 58.3%, dropping from 12 to 5 incidents, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in retail footfall or targeted policing efforts. The area’s violent crime rate—5.1 per 1,000—remains 80% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges in addressing aggression and sexual offences. These figures, while stark, contrast with a 66.7% decline in possession of weapons, indicating a possible reduction in armed incidents. Residents should note that burglary, now the third-most common crime, has more than doubled in just one month, demanding closer attention to property security measures.

Adwick le Street's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 15.3 per 1,000 residents, a 2.4% decrease from the previous month’s 15.6 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with notable spikes in specific categories, such as burglary. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 9 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistent local rhythm of activity. Monthly exposure reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 66 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. While the overall rate shows a minor downward trend, the distribution of crime types highlights areas of concern. The population context—18,756 residents—means that even small shifts in crime rates can have tangible impacts on individual experiences, particularly in categories like burglary and criminal damage that saw marked increases.