Askern Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Askern's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 13.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 65.9% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within Doncaster significantly higher than the national benchmark, though the data reveals a nuanced picture of crime distribution. Violent crimes dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 42.5% of all incidents, with a rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents—116% above the UK average. Other theft followed closely at 12.3% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000, and public order offences contributing 9.6% of incidents at 1.3 per 1,000. These figures suggest that violent and property-related crimes are driving the area's elevated crime profile. Seasonal factors may play a role, as August—a peak holiday month—could influence patterns such as increased empty homes raising burglary risks and heightened social activity contributing to public order issues. However, the data also shows that certain categories, such as shoplifting, remain slightly below the UK average, indicating some areas of relative safety. The combination of these trends highlights the combination of local dynamics and broader national patterns in shaping Askern's crime profile.

August 2024 brought notable decreases in anti-social behaviour, drugs-related offences, and vehicle crime, with anti-social behaviour falling by 68.8% compared to July. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as August typically sees reduced social activity in some areas of Askern. Conversely, other crime surged by 600% (from 1 to 7 incidents), a stark anomaly requiring further contextual analysis. Public order offences also rose sharply by 133.3%, suggesting potential challenges in managing community interactions during the summer period. Burglary increased by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), possibly linked to August's seasonal context of increased empty homes due to holidays. However, shoplifting remained slightly below the UK average (1% below), and anti-social behaviour fell significantly below the UK average (37% below), indicating pockets of effective community policing or environmental design that may be worth examining for replication.

Askern's crime rate in August 2024 (13.6 per 1,000 residents) marks a 13.1% decrease from July's 15.6 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in August, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, remains higher than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 74 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population of 5,372. This monthly exposure rate, though contextually specific to Askern, underscores the persistent presence of crime in the built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the reduction from July, the rate remains significantly above the UK average, suggesting structural or environmental factors that may contribute to this disparity. These figures provide residents with a clear benchmark for understanding local crime trends relative to both historical data and national averages.