Denaby Main Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Denaby Main, 14.5 crimes were recorded in February 2024—more than double the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering crime in the built-up area, where 3 crimes were reported each day. The crime profile reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 39% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (20%) and anti-social behaviour (16%). These figures suggest a community grappling with persistent issues of interpersonal conflict and property degradation. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may likely contribute to the concentration of crimes in indoor spaces and localised areas. While the UK average crime rate includes a broader mix of urban and rural areas, Denaby Main's data highlights a specific challenge in managing violent and property-related incidents. The high proportion of violent crimes compared to the UK average (128% above) indicates a need for targeted interventions in areas where community tensions may escalate. Meanwhile, the elevated rate of criminal damage and arson (437% above UK average) raises questions about underlying factors such as economic hardship or lack of community cohesion. These patterns, while not directly attributable to any single cause, align with the area's character as a built-up district within Doncaster, where population density and proximity to urban centres may influence crime dynamics. The seasonal context of February, with its limited daylight and colder temperatures, may also shift crime patterns toward indoor spaces and late-night incidents, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.

February 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in robbery (+100%) and shoplifting (+100%), with both categories rising from zero to one and three incidents respectively. This surge in retail-related crimes may partly explain the 11% increase in other theft compared to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences rose by 70.6% from 17 to 29 incidents, reflecting a sharp escalation in interpersonal crime that outpaces the UK average by 128%. Criminal damage and arson—already 437% above the UK average—remained a persistent issue, with 15 incidents reported. This category's disproportionate representation (20% of total crimes) suggests a need for focused efforts to address property-related disputes or vandalism. Conversely, burglary fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 incidents), marking a welcome decline though still 33% above the UK average. The reduction in burglary may be linked to seasonal factors, with fewer outdoor activities in February limiting opportunities for such crimes. Other theft and anti-social behaviour also showed mixed trends, with the former decreasing by 40% and the latter increasing by 13% compared to January. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Denaby Main, where localised factors such as community events, economic pressures, or policing initiatives may influence monthly fluctuations. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding the sharp rise in retail-related crimes, as shoplifting incidents now constitute 4.1% of all reported crimes.

Denaby Main's crime rate in February 2024 (14.5 per 1,000) marked a 2.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 14.1 per 1,000. This marginal rise, though statistically small, underscores the area's ongoing challenges in maintaining stable crime levels. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported each day in February—a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent nature of criminal activity in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 69 residents, a monthly exposure rate that may feel more significant to local residents than abstract national averages. When scaled to the area's population of 5,102, this means that nearly 1 in 70 residents experienced a crime directly or indirectly during February. The comparison to the UK average (7.1 per 1,000) reveals a stark disparity, with Denaby Main's rate more than double that of the national figure. This gap is most pronounced in violent crime, where the 5.7 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences is 128% above the UK average. Such a discrepancy suggests that local factors—whether socioeconomic, demographic, or environmental—play a critical role in shaping crime patterns. While the UK average encompasses a diverse range of areas, Denaby Main's specific context as a built-up district within Doncaster may involve unique pressures, such as higher population density or limited community resources, that contribute to its elevated crime rate. These figures, when viewed through the lens of daily life, indicate that residents face a higher probability of encountering crime compared to the average UK resident, necessitating continued attention to local policing strategies and community engagement initiatives.