Conisbrough Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Conisbrough's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 10.5 per 1,000 residents, 23.5% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Doncaster, where crime remains higher than the national benchmark. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (34.5% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (33.6%), and criminal damage and arson (8.6%). These patterns align with the area's characteristics as a town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where public spaces and high-traffic areas may contribute to anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced crime dynamics, with increased outdoor activity contributing to both anti-social behaviour and violent incidents. However, the data also shows that certain categories, such as burglary (1.7% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (3.5%), are significantly below the UK average, suggesting that some areas of the town are relatively safer. This contrast between high and low crime categories highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific locations and times, particularly as the summer season progresses. The elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour may be linked to the area's proximity to larger urban centres, where such issues are more prevalent, or to local factors such as community tensions or insufficient policing in certain zones. While the overall crime rate is a concern, the breakdown reveals that the most pressing issues are concentrated in a few categories, offering opportunities for focused action.

June 2023 saw sharp increases in three categories: other theft, robbery, and possession of weapons, each doubling from their previous month figures. This spike in robbery, from zero to one incident, and the emergence of weapons possession—both previously unreported—signal a shift in criminal activity that may reflect seasonal changes or localized pressures. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between property and violent offences, with violent crimes (39) outpacing property crimes (24), a trend consistent with the area's elevated rates of violence and sexual offences (33.6% of total crimes). Anti-social behaviour remains the dominant category, accounting for 34.5% of all recorded crimes and 143% above the UK average. This is particularly significant for residents, as anti-social behaviour often occurs in public spaces and can impact quality of life. Meanwhile, categories like burglary and vehicle crime fell by 50%, suggesting some areas of improvement, though these declines are not enough to offset the overall upward trend in crime.

Conisbrough's crime rate in June 2023 rose to 10.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.7% increase from May's 10.2 per 1,000. This places the area 23.5% above the UK average, a persistent gap that reflects local patterns. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported each day in June, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 96 residents, a ratio that highlights the relative frequency of incidents in a community of 11,103 people. This monthly exposure rate, though lower than some urban areas, remains a concern for residents, particularly given the specific types of crime recorded. The population context further illustrates that even modest crime rates can have a tangible impact on perceptions of safety, especially when certain categories—like anti-social behaviour—surpass national benchmarks by significant margins.