Armthorpe Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 saw an unexpected surge in shoplifting in Armthorpe, a built-up area within Doncaster, marking a 333% increase from the previous month. This sharp rise in property crime contrasts with a modest 17.2% overall crime rate above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. The area recorded 109 crimes, with violence and sexual offences (27 cases) and shoplifting (26 cases) dominating the crime profile. The seasonal context of February—typically a low-point for outdoor activity—might suggest a pre-spring lull, yet shoplifting defied this pattern. Retail environments in Armthorpe may contribute to such spikes, though without specific data on local retail density, this remains speculative. Violence and sexual offences, while comprising 24.8% of total crimes, were 18% below the UK average, a divergence that could reflect local policing strategies or demographic factors. Anti-social behaviour (16 cases) and public order offences (9 cases) also rose, with the latter 46% above the UK average. These figures highlight a combination of property crime trends and community-specific dynamics, warranting further local analysis.

Shoplifting in Armthorpe surged by 333.3% in February 2026, jumping from 6 to 26 cases—a stark anomaly compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, where Armthorpe’s rate was 210% higher. This spike outpaced other significant increases, such as public order offences (up 200%) and theft from the person (up 100% from zero). Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 30% (from 10 to 7) and burglary dropped by 33.3% (from 9 to 6), suggesting some areas of local policing may have had an impact. The crime mix shifted markedly: property crimes (52 cases) now accounted for 47.7% of total crimes, compared to violent crimes (27 cases, 24.8%). This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences typically dominate. For residents, the 210% gap in shoplifting rates compared to the UK average underscores a need for targeted interventions, though the exact drivers remain unclear without further data on local retail patterns or enforcement actions.

February 2026 marked a 16.0% increase in Armthorpe’s crime rate, rising from 6.5 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 17.2% above the UK average, a gap that widened from previous months. Daily crime figures reveal 4 incidents per day on average, a pace that, while not extreme, suggests consistent pressure on local resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 133 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not exceptionally high, may feel more pronounced in a smaller built-up area like Armthorpe. When compared to the previous month, the shift from 6.5 to 7.5 per 1,000 highlights a growing trend in property-related crimes, particularly shoplifting. This contrast with the UK average underscores the need for localized strategies, as national trends may not fully capture regional nuances. The population context of 14,496 residents further emphasizes that even modest increases in crime rates can have tangible impacts on community perceptions of safety.