Dunscroft and Hatfield Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Dunscroft and Hatfield's crime profile in December 2024, accounting for 35.1% of reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (23.4%) and other theft (9.1%), marking a stark contrast to the UK average where violence and sexual offences make up 2.6 per 1,000 residents. The area's overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents—16.9% below the UK average—suggests a relatively safer environment, though seasonal factors may have influenced patterns. December's dark evenings and holiday-related activity could have contributed to the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which doubled compared to November. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped 47% below the UK average, reflecting reduced retail footfall during the festive period. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent crimes outpacing property offences by 18%. This may align with the area's character as a mixed-use built-up zone within Doncaster, where community dynamics and local policing efforts could influence crime trends. The 16.9% UK comparison highlights a consistent performance below national averages, though localised factors such as seasonal transitions and targeted interventions may play a role in sustaining this gap.

December 2024 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from 9 to 18. This surge, while below the UK average for the category (0.9 per 1,000), contrasts sharply with the 49% UK-wide increase in the same category. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour may be linked to festive gatherings and extended evening hours, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 75%, dropping from 8 to 2 incidents. This 50% UK-wide deficit (0.4 per 1,000) could reflect reduced car usage during the holiday period or increased patrols in car-parking areas. Other theft also surged by 133.3%, climbing from 3 to 7 cases. This 7% UK-wide deficit (0.5 per 1,000) suggests localised factors, such as targeted theft in specific neighbourhoods, may be at play. The 18% UK-wide deficit in violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) remains notable. share of total crimes indicates persistent challenges in this category. A resident might find the 5.9 crime rate per 1,000 residents—well below the UK average—particularly reassuring, though the doubling of anti-social behaviour warrants attention.

December 2024's crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marked an 18.1% decrease from November's 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall crime. This improvement translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day in Dunscroft and Hatfield, a figure that, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within the area's population of 12,961. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 168 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime profile is significantly more stable than the national average, with violent crime rates 18% below the UK benchmark. However, this stability masks shifts in crime types, such as the doubling of anti-social behaviour. The comparison to the previous month highlights a broader trend of declining crime, though localised spikes in certain categories suggest that targeted interventions may still be necessary. The 5.9 rate, while lower than the UK average, must be interpreted alongside the area's specific characteristics, including its role as a built-up zone within Doncaster, where community engagement and local policing strategies may influence outcomes.