Denaby Main Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Denaby Main’s crime profile in October 2025 reveals a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for 51.2% of all incidents compared to 31.7% for property crimes. At 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s rate is 109.1% above the UK average of 7.7, a disparity that underscores systemic challenges in crime prevention. Violence and sexual offences dominated, with 42 incidents reported—a figure 208% above the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime may reflect broader social or economic factors, such as the area’s role within Doncaster’s built-up zones, where transient populations or limited community cohesion could contribute to higher conflict rates. Seasonal context also plays a role: the return to darker evenings in October, coupled with Halloween, likely amplified opportunities for violent incidents. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose sharply, with 13 cases reported (364% above the UK average), linked to targeted vandalism or economic pressures. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than other categories, still accounted for 7.3% of incidents, a figure 5% below the UK average, hinting at localized efforts to address nuisance crimes. The property crime category, while lower in volume, included notable spikes in vehicle crime (138% above UK average) and other theft (92% above UK average), suggesting vulnerabilities in personal security or unsecured assets. These patterns illustrate a combination of local dynamics and national trends, requiring targeted interventions to address the overrepresentation of violent crime and the need for enhanced property protection measures.

October 2025 marked a stark shift in Denaby Main’s crime profile, with violent crimes overtaking property crimes for the first time this year. Violence and sexual offences surged by 68%, rising from 25 to 42 incidents, a figure 208% above the UK average. This spike, coupled with an 85.7% increase in criminal damage and arson (from 7 to 13), suggests heightened tensions or targeted activity in the area. Anti-social behaviour fell by 25%, dropping from 8 to 6, a decline that may reflect local initiatives or seasonal factors. The 100% rise in 'other crime'—a category encompassing non-specific violations—adds complexity. Residents may find the 60% drop in shoplifting (from 5 to 2) noteworthy, indicating improved retail security or reduced foot traffic during darker October evenings.

Denaby Main's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 1.2% increase from 15.9 to 16.1 per 1,000 residents. This slight rise is not statistically significant but aligns with broader seasonal trends observed in similar built-up areas. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 3 incidents per day over 31 days, reflecting a consistent presence of criminal activity throughout the month. When scaled to the population of 5,102, this translates to one reported crime for every 62 residents over the course of October—a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the community size. While the rate is stable month-on-month, the population-scaled perspective highlights the need for ongoing monitoring, particularly given the area’s elevated position compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure figure provides residents with a tangible measure of risk, helping contextualise the impact of crime on daily life in Denaby Main.