Armthorpe Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Armthorpe's overall crime rate in October 2023 was 8.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This slight deviation from the national figure underscores the unique dynamics at play in this built-up area within Doncaster. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (38 incidents, accounting for 32.2% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (19 incidents, 16.1%) and criminal damage and arson (15 incidents, 12.7%). These patterns may be influenced by the area's characteristics, such as the density of residential and commercial spaces, which can contribute to both interpersonal conflicts and property-related incidents. Seasonal factors also played a role: with the clocks going back and shorter daylight hours, the likelihood of crimes occurring in the evenings may have increased, aligning with the higher proportion of violence and sexual offences. However, the overall rate of violent crime in Armthorpe (2.6 per 1,000) was 4% below the UK average, suggesting that while the area faces specific challenges, it is not affected by violent crime compared to other regions. The data also reveals a marked disparity in certain categories — for instance, criminal damage and arson was 59% higher than the UK average, reflecting local issues such as vandalism or arson linked to seasonal events like Halloween. This highlights the need for targeted interventions in these areas, while the broader trend of a 16.3% reduction in the overall crime rate from September indicates that some efforts may be yielding positive results. As the month progressed, the balance between property and violent crimes shifted, with property crimes (48 incidents) slightly outpacing violent crimes (38 incidents), a trend that may be influenced by factors such as increased foot traffic in local businesses or changes in policing priorities.

October 2023 saw a 300% increase in 'Other crime' — a category that rose from one to four reported incidents. This jump, though statistically significant, remains a small absolute number. Conversely, public order offences fell by 54.5% compared to September, with incidents dropping from 11 to 5, a shift that may reflect changes in community activity or policing efforts during the month. Burglary also declined by 40%, from five to three incidents, suggesting a potential reduction in property-related risks. Armthorpe's rate of criminal damage and arson (1.0 per 1,000) was 59% above the UK average, highlighting a localised issue that may be linked to the area's built-up environment and seasonal factors such as Halloween. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 75%, from four to seven incidents, influenced by increased vehicle movement during the month or changes in parking patterns.

Armthorpe's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 16.3% decrease from September's rate of 9.7 per 1,000. This reduction, while modest, reflects a broader trend of declining incidents in several categories, including public order offences and burglary. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day in October, a figure that, while local-specific, provides a tangible sense of the pace of reported incidents. When viewed over the course of the month, the rate translates to one reported crime for roughly every 123 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the population. This monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide data, offers a snapshot of how frequently residents may encounter crime in their daily lives. The shift from September to October also aligns with seasonal patterns, such as darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which may have influenced the types and frequency of incidents reported.