Askern Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Askern's crime rate of 12.7 per 1,000 residents in February 2026 places it 98.4% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area's distinct challenges. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.2%) and other theft (13.2%). These figures suggest a concentration of issues in public spaces and community interactions, consistent with the area's character as a built-up district within Doncaster. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the elevated rates, though the persistence of such patterns beyond seasonal factors warrants further consideration. Violent crime rates in Askern (5.2 per 1,000) are 124% above the UK average for this category, underscoring a significant disparity in local safety outcomes compared to the national picture. The prominence of anti-social behaviour and other theft, both far exceeding UK averages, indicates systemic issues that may be linked to the area's demographics or local infrastructure. While direct causation, the combination of high violent crime and property-related offences suggests a combination of environmental factors and community dynamics that merits deeper exploration.

February 2026 saw significant shifts in Askern's crime profile, with drugs-related offences surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and robbery doubling from 0 to 1. These increases contrast sharply with declines in other crime (down 80%) and criminal damage and arson (down 37.5%). The month-on-month decrease in violence and sexual offences (15.2%) from 33 to 28 incidents offers a tentative sign of improvement, though the category remains 124% above the UK average. The disproportionate rise in drug-related crimes may reflect seasonal patterns, with colder weather potentially driving illicit activity indoors or altering patterns of substance use. Meanwhile, the 66% below UK average for shoplifting (1 incident) suggests that retail areas in Askern may have implemented effective deterrents or that consumer behaviour in this month differs from national trends. For residents, the 100% increase in robbery—a crime type with no prior reports in January—raises immediate concerns about personal safety in public spaces, particularly during late evenings or in less monitored areas. The stark contrast between rising drug-related crimes and falling anti-social behaviour (though still 131% above UK average) illustrates the fragmented nature of local crime trends, requiring targeted interventions rather than broad-brush policies.

February 2026 marked a 10.5% decrease in Askern's crime rate compared to January's 14.2 per 1,000, bringing the monthly total to 68 crimes. This reduction, while notable, still leaves the area significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, Askern experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in February—a rate that, while modest, translates to one reported crime for every 79 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents: over the 28 days, the likelihood of encountering a crime is roughly 1.26% (1/79), though this does not account for the uneven distribution of incidents across locations or times. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the absolute number of crimes (68), the density of incidents in Askern is far higher than the national average, with violent crimes alone at 5.2 per 1,000—over double the UK rate. This disparity is particularly pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour (131% above UK average) and other theft (305% above), which may reflect local characteristics such as higher concentrations of vulnerable populations or insufficient community engagement initiatives. The comparison to the UK average also highlights areas where Askern's performance is comparatively better, such as burglary (20% below UK average), though this may be due to lower property values or more effective local policing in residential areas.