Adwick le Street Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Adwick le Street's crime rate for October 2025 stood at 11.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.9% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure highlights a marked divergence from national trends, particularly in the categories of violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage and arson. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.4% of all crimes, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000—47% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 27% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson were an alarming 96% above the national benchmark. These patterns may be linked to the seasonal context of October, a month marked by shorter days and the Halloween period, which can exacerbate anti-social behaviour and public disorder. The area's built-up nature within Doncaster likely contributes to these trends, with high foot traffic in local areas potentially increasing the risk of violence and property-related crimes. Meanwhile, shoplifting saw a significant 60% decrease from the previous month, though it remains 52% below the UK average, reflecting seasonal retail activity or targeted enforcement. The data also reveals a worrying rise in 'other crime', which was 253% above the UK average, underscoring the need for further analysis of the underlying causes. As the year progresses, local authorities and residents must remain vigilant to address these emerging challenges and ensure community safety.

October 2025 saw significant increases in several crime categories, with burglary rising by 150% compared to the previous month, drugs-related offences increasing by 125%, and 'other crime' rising by 83.3%. These sharp upticks contrast with notable decreases in shoplifting (-60%) and public order offences (-38.9%), though the latter still remain 13% above the UK average. The category of 'other crime'—which includes a range of non-specific offences—jumped to 11 incidents, 253% above the UK average, suggesting a need for further scrutiny into what these incidents entail. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category, were 47% above the UK average at 3.9 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect the impact of seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween period. Residents are advised to remain cautious, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and criminal damage have also increased significantly compared to national benchmarks.

The crime rate in Adwick le Street rose by 11.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 9.9 to 11.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase underscores a growing concern for local residents, particularly as daily crime counts reveal an average of seven reported incidents each day. Over the course of October, one crime was reported for every 91 residents, a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 18,756, this monthly exposure rate indicates that the community faces a higher-than-average risk of encountering crime compared to the UK as a whole. The shift from September to October also coincides with seasonal changes, including darker evenings and the Halloween period, which may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and public disorder. These factors, combined with the rising numbers in specific crime categories, suggest that local authorities and residents should remain vigilant and consider targeted interventions to address emerging trends.