Conisbrough Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Conisbrough during December 2023 reveals a combination of localised pressures and seasonal influences. With a total crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents—12.5% above the UK average—the area's profile is shaped by a dominance of violent crimes (30%) and property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) accounted for the largest share, though their rate (2.4 per 1,000) was 8% below the UK average for this category. This apparent contradiction may stem from Conisbrough's status as a built-up area within Doncaster, where concentrated populations and limited retail corridors could drive higher incident counts despite lower per-capita rates. The second-largest category, other theft (13 incidents, 103% above UK average), likely reflects proximity to high-traffic areas or transient populations. Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and criminal damage (8 incidents) also showed deviations from national norms, with the former 3% below the UK average and the latter 25% above. These patterns may be influenced by the area's character as a commuter hub or industrial suburb, where community tensions and infrastructure vulnerabilities could contribute to such imbalances. Seasonal factors—such as dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday-related absences—likely exacerbated certain trends, including the 200% increase in shoplifting, which may have been driven by increased foot traffic and opportunistic theft. The data also highlights a paradox: while violent crime rates were slightly lower than the UK average, property crimes collectively accounted for 53% of all incidents, suggesting that environmental factors (such as car parks near retail centres) may be more significant drivers than demographic ones. This mix of elevated and suppressed categories illustrates an area where targeted interventions—such as improved lighting in high-crime zones or community engagement in anti-social behaviour—could yield meaningful reductions without overextending resources.

December 2023 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+200%) and burglary (+150%), likely linked to the holiday season and empty homes during the festive period. These surges contrast with declines in public order offences (-54.5%) and criminal damage (-52.9%), which may reflect reduced social gatherings or heightened police presence. The area's crime mix reveals a stark deviation from the UK average: other theft was 103% above the national rate, while theft from the person was 44% below. This divergence suggests localised pressures—such as proximity to retail areas or transient populations—could be driving certain categories. For residents, the 100% increase in drug-related crimes compared to the UK average offers a cautionary note, though it remains a small share of overall incidents. The 30% share of violent crimes (27 incidents) underscores the need for community-focused policing strategies, even as violent crime rates per capita (2.4 per 1,000) remain slightly below the UK average for this category.

Conisbrough's crime rate in December 2023 (8.1 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 23.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as Christmas shopping activity may have shifted earlier in the year, reducing opportunities for retail-related crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents assessing risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 123 residents, a ratio that, when compared to the UK average, highlights Conisbrough's unique demographic and geographic profile. The population of 11,103 residents means that crime exposure is distributed across a relatively compact built-up area, where proximity to retail hubs and community spaces may influence both crime patterns and police visibility. The drop in overall crime rate contrasts with the 12.5% increase above the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal retail activity or community initiatives—may have temporarily mitigated broader national trends.