Dunscroft and Hatfield Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 123 crimes in November 2025, equating to a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents—30.1% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This built-up area within Doncaster experiences a mix of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 38.2% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK’s 40% figure. The area’s crime profile reflects the pressures of a densely populated, commercially active environment, where high foot traffic and seasonal events like Black Friday shopping may exacerbate certain types of crime. For instance, violence and sexual offences are 40% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s nightlife and public spaces, while criminal damage and arson are 202% above the UK rate, a disparity that could indicate localised issues such as vandalism or property neglect. Vehicle crime, at 1.2 per 1,000, is 200% above the UK average, a figure that may be explained by the area’s commuter traffic and limited parking infrastructure. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, darker evenings, and the end of the Black Friday shopping period—may have influenced the frequency and type of crimes reported. For example, the spike in bicycle theft could be tied to increased retail activity, while the drop in anti-social behaviour might reflect reduced public gatherings. However, these are speculative connections, and further data would be needed to confirm causality. The area’s crime rate, while higher than the UK average, is not uniform across all categories, with some offences like shoplifting and burglary falling below national levels. This variation highlights the complexity of local crime patterns and the need for targeted interventions that address the specific vulnerabilities of this urbanised part of Doncaster.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft and possession of weapons, both doubling from zero to one and two incidents respectively. These spikes may be linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping, which could have increased opportunities for theft or created tensions in crowded areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 53.1% compared to October, reflecting the impact of reduced public gatherings or heightened community efforts. The category of other crime dropped by 62.5%, from eight to three incidents, indicating a potential decline in less specific or sporadic offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 37.5%, aligning with the UK average, though the area’s rate for this category remains below the national figure. The stark disparity between local and UK rates is evident in criminal damage and arson, which are 202% above the national average, suggesting unique local pressures or vulnerabilities that require further investigation. Vehicle crime, at 1.2 per 1,000, is 200% above the UK average, a figure that may be explained by the area’s commuter traffic and limited parking infrastructure.

The crime rate in Dunscroft and Hatfield for November 2025 stands at 9.5 per 1,000 residents, a 20.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 12.0 per 1,000. This decline, while notable, must be contextualised within the area’s built-up character and seasonal rhythms. The daily average of four reported crimes underscores the persistent frequency of incidents in this part of Doncaster, where a high population density and commercial activity may contribute to the baseline rate. Over the course of November, one crime was reported for roughly every 105 residents, a monthly exposure that, while higher than the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflects the specific dynamics of this urbanised area. The population of 12,961 means that the rate translates to a tangible risk for residents, particularly during events like Bonfire Night or in high-traffic zones. The drop from October’s rate may align with seasonal factors such as the conclusion of Black Friday shopping or the transition into darker evenings. The area’s built-up nature likely amplifies exposure to property-related crimes, which accounted for 42.3% of total incidents, compared to the UK’s broader mix of violent and property offences.