Armthorpe Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Armthorpe's crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 43.4% of all reported crimes. This category's rate (3.0 per 1,000) was 16% above the UK average, a striking contrast to the area's overall rate of 6.8 per 1,000—which itself was 8.1% below the national average. The dominance of violent crime in this built-up area of Doncaster may be influenced by the return to school and university term starts, which often coincide with increased social activity and potential conflicts in densely populated zones. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 22.2% of crimes, with its rate (1.5 per 1,000) 28% above the UK average. This suggests a localised challenge in managing community tensions, potentially exacerbated by seasonal transitions and the influx of new residents. Meanwhile, property crimes—comprising 27 incidents—were lower than the national rate for burglary and vehicle crime, though criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) rose by 28.6% compared to August. The seasonal context of September, with nights drawing in and the start of term, likely contributes to increased indoor disputes and anti-social behaviour, though the exact causal links remain speculative. The overall rate, however, remains a positive deviation from the UK average, indicating that while certain categories are under pressure, the area's broader crime picture is comparatively stable.

September 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to two incidents—a stark outlier in an otherwise declining trend. Violence and sexual offences rose by 19.4% (36 to 43), the largest single category increase, possibly linked to the return of students and the start of the academic year. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 70.6% (17 to 5), a drop that may reflect seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased security measures. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 28.6% (7 to 9), placing Armthorpe 16% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This category's dominance—comprising 43.4% of all crimes—underscores a local challenge distinct from the national profile. Meanwhile, public order offences decreased by 50.0% (12 to 6), the only category to fall below the UK average for the month, suggesting a shift in crime dynamics that warrants closer examination.

Armthorpe's crime rate in September 2025 (6.8 per 1,000) marks an 18.2% decline from the previous month's 8.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a local trend of decreasing vehicle crime and burglary, which fell by 70.6% and 63.6% respectively. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day in September, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent presence of crime in a built-up area within Doncaster. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. This statistic, when considered alongside the area's population of 14,496, highlights that while crime remains a concern, its frequency is lower than the national average. The shift in crime types—from vehicle-related offences to violence and anti-social behaviour—suggests evolving patterns that may correlate with seasonal factors such as the return to school and university term starts.