Askern Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Askern, 24.6 crimes were recorded in October 2023 — a rate 207.5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the elevated risk residents face compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 26.5% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.9%) and criminal damage (12.9%). These figures reflect a pattern where interpersonal disputes and property-related incidents dominate, consistent with the dynamics of a built-up area within Doncaster. The seasonal context of October — shorter daylight hours, Halloween festivities, and the clocks going back — may partly explain the surge in anti-social behaviour and violence, as darker evenings can amplify tensions in public spaces. While the area’s population of 5,372 residents means each individual faces a higher-than-average exposure to crime, the concentration of violent and anti-social incidents suggests a need for targeted community engagement. The relatively high rate of criminal damage and arson (3.2 per 1,000) could be linked to local factors such as the presence of vacant properties or industrial sites. The data underscores that while crime is not uniformly distributed across the UK, Askern’s residents experience a significantly higher risk, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour, which are 141% and 267% above UK averages respectively. Understanding these patterns requires balancing statistical analysis with contextual awareness of the area’s social and environmental characteristics.

October 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime trends, with shoplifting surging 800% from 1 to 9 incidents — a jump that could reflect heightened activity around Halloween or changes in retail security measures. Anti-social behaviour also spiked by 257.1%, rising from 7 to 25 reports, a figure that may be linked to the combination of seasonal transitions and increased foot traffic in local amenities. Possession of weapons, a category that is 900% above the UK average, doubled from 0 to 4 reports, suggesting either a localized issue or a sudden escalation in incidents. These increases contrast with a minor 33.3% decrease in 'other crime' (from 3 to 2 reports), though this category’s low volume makes the change less impactful. The breakdown reveals that violent crime rates (6.5 per 1,000) are 141% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (4.7 per 1,000) is 267% above. This disparity in crime types may indicate that Askern’s built-up area faces distinct challenges compared to more rural or suburban regions, where different crime patterns often emerge. For residents, the 800% rise in shoplifting is a concrete data point — it means that for every 1,000 residents, nine shoplifting incidents occurred in October, compared to just one in September. This could prompt local businesses to reassess security protocols or community initiatives to address underlying factors.

In October 2023, Askern’s crime rate of 24.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 61.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 15.3, underscoring a sharp upward trend. Translating this into daily terms, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly low on a daily basis, accumulates to significant exposure over time. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 41 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the cumulative risk faced by the community. This rate is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, as the 207.5% disparity means Askern’s residents encounter crime at a frequency far exceeding national norms. The population-scaled perspective reveals that with 5,372 residents, the 132 total crimes recorded in October equate to a crime rate that is over two-and-a-half times higher than the UK’s. This comparison is not merely statistical but deeply personal — for a resident living in Askern, the likelihood of encountering a crime is significantly higher than for someone in a typical UK area. The previous month’s rate of 15.3 per 1,000 provides a baseline, but the 61% jump suggests that factors such as seasonal changes, local events, or shifts in policing priorities may have contributed. While the daily crime count is a useful metric for understanding immediate risk, the monthly exposure figure offers a more comprehensive view of how crime permeates everyday life in Askern.