Dunscroft and Hatfield Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 12,961 residents, 94 crimes were reported in Dunscroft and Hatfield during November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 people. This figure is 3.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slightly safer profile compared to the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents (37.2% of the total), followed by criminal damage and arson (10 cases) and anti-social behaviour (9 cases). These patterns align with seasonal factors, as November’s dark evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night may have influenced both violent and property crimes. Black Friday shopping activity could also have contributed to retail-related offences, though shoplifting rates were 28% below the UK average. The area’s crime profile suggests a balance between urban residential zones and commercial hubs, where public spaces and high-traffic areas may drive certain offence types. Violent crime rates in the area were 5% above the UK average, linked to local demographics or community interactions. However, anti-social behaviour and burglary rates were significantly lower than expected for a built-up area, which may indicate effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The overall crime rate remains consistent with historical trends for similar-sized urban areas in South Yorkshire, where property crimes often dominate but are tempered by proactive community initiatives.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 57.1% compared to the previous month, likely reflecting the end of a school term or reduced public gatherings. Vehicle crime also fell by 50%, possibly due to reduced car usage during the early weeks of the month or improved local policing efforts. Conversely, 'other crime' surged by 133.3%, rising from 3 to 7 incidents, which may include unclassified or emerging offence types requiring further investigation. Public order offences increased by 66.7% (3 to 5), linked to Bonfire Night events or heightened social activity. Burglary rates rose by 28.6%, suggesting a seasonal spike in property crime that could be tied to colder weather driving more indoor-related offences. The area’s violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) was 5% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 37% below, illustrating a mixed picture of local challenges and successes. Shoplifting remained 28% below the UK average, due to local retail security measures or a lower concentration of high-footfall retail areas compared to other urban centres.

The crime rate in Dunscroft and Hatfield dropped by 29.3% from 10.3 per 1,000 in October 2024 to 7.3 per 1,000 in November, marking a substantial improvement over the previous month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while relatively low, still reflects the challenges of maintaining public safety in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is consistent with similar-sized urban areas in the UK. When scaled to the local population of 12,961, this means that each resident faced a 0.073% chance of being directly involved in a crime during November. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives—such as community policing or targeted crime prevention programmes—may be having a measurable impact. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, coupled with the stability in violent crime, indicates that the area’s crime profile is becoming more manageable, though the rise in 'other crime' and burglary highlights the need for continued vigilance in addressing emerging threats.