Denaby Main Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Denaby Main’s crime rate of 12.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 86.6% above the UK average, a figure that translates to a daily risk of two crimes for every 5,102 residents. This rate, while alarming, is consistent with the area’s historical profile as a built-up zone within Doncaster, where property and violent crimes often dominate. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and other crime (14.1%). These figures suggest a combination of local factors, such as the presence of retail spaces driving shoplifting or community dynamics contributing to anti-social behaviour. Seasonally, February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have influenced the decline in violent crimes. The area’s crime picture is further complicated by the stark disparity in specific categories: anti-social behaviour is 147% above the UK average, while other crime is 1,025% above, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. The overall rate, however, underscores the relative concentration of crime in Denaby Main compared to its population size, a trend that warrants continued monitoring. The built-up nature of the area, with its mix of residential and commercial properties, likely contributes to the higher prevalence of property-related crimes, such as shoplifting and burglary. These patterns are not unique to Denaby Main but are amplified by its proximity to Doncaster’s broader urban context, where similar crime trends are observed. The data also reveals a seasonal rhythm, with certain categories peaking during months with higher foot traffic or economic activity, such as the surge in shoplifting in February. This interplay between local geography, community dynamics, and seasonal factors shapes the area’s crime profile in ways that require nuanced understanding and tailored responses.

February 2025 saw a sharp rise in shoplifting, with incidents tripling to eight from two in February 2024, a jump that may align with pre-spring retail activity or targeted opportunism. Vehicle crime also doubled from zero to one report. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 37.5%, from 32 to 20, a decline consistent with reduced public gatherings in winter. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 147% above the UK average, with 12 incidents recorded. Other crime, at nine reports, was 1,025% above the national average, a disparity that may highlight local challenges in addressing non-specific offences. These figures illustrate a mixed picture of fluctuating risks, with some categories showing marked improvement while others remain high. The surge in shoplifting, in particular, suggests a need for enhanced retail security measures, given the area’s built-up nature and proximity to commercial zones.

Denaby Main’s crime rate in February 2025 dropped by 28.9% from the previous month’s 17.6 per 1,000, settling at 12.5 per 1,000. This reduction, while significant, still leaves the area’s rate 86.6% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. The daily crime average of two incidents per day, though locally specific, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area within Doncaster. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 80 residents, a figure that highlights the frequency of reported incidents in a small, densely populated community. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the area’s population of 5,102, illustrates the tangible impact on residents’ daily lives. The drop from the prior month may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity in February, but this remains a tentative explanation given the limited data available. The contrast between the local rate and the UK average reinforces the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the disproportionate prevalence of anti-social behaviour and other crime categories.