Askern Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Askern's crime profile in May 2023, accounting for 37.9% of all reported crimes and 163% above the UK average. This stark contrast to the national rate of 2.8 per 1,000 highlights the area's unique challenges. The built-up nature of Askern, combined with its location within Doncaster, likely contributes to patterns where public spaces and community interactions become focal points for incidents. Seasonal factors in May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may have amplified tensions, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or limited policing presence. While property crimes (36 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also feature prominently, it is the persistent overrepresentation of violent crime that defines this month's statistics. The overall crime rate of 19.2 per 1,000 residents, 140% above the UK average, underscores the need for targeted interventions. This figure, when contextualised with the area's population of 5,372, illustrates that every resident faces a high risk compared to the national picture. The breakdown shows that violent crime, which includes assault, harassment, and sexual offences, is not only the most common category but also the most significantly elevated relative to UK standards. This suggests a combination of local demographics, spatial dynamics, and seasonal activity patterns that require careful analysis. The presence of criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) at 384% above the UK average further complicates the picture, indicating potential issues with property neglect or community cohesion. While causal links, the combination of high violent crime and property-related incidents points to areas where public safety measures may need reinforcement.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 21.9% in May, rising from 32 to 39 incidents—a category that alone contributes 37.9% of all reported crimes. This dominance of violent crime is mirrored in the UK comparison, where this category is 163% above the national average of 2.8 per 1,000. Criminal damage and arson saw the most dramatic increase, jumping 166.7% from 6 to 16 incidents. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors, as longer evenings and bank holidays in May could have amplified outdoor socialising and associated conflicts. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 50.0%, from 2 to 1 incident—a decline that, while modest, suggests potential shifts in local patterns. Vehicle crime also fell by 40.0%, though this remains above the UK average by 33% at 0.6 per 1,000.

Askern's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 19.2 per 1,000 residents, a 17.0% increase from April's 16.4 per 1,000. This means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 52 residents over the course of the month—a stark contrast to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to an average of three crimes per day, a figure that underscores the intensity of incidents in a built-up area. The population context reveals that 5372 residents in Askern face a crime rate over double the national average, highlighting the need for targeted local interventions. While the UK does not provide a daily crime comparison, the 3-per-day figure for Askern is a concrete metric for residents to contextualise their risk. This monthly exposure, combined with the 17% year-on-year increase, suggests a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety in this part of Doncaster.