Finningley Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Finningley's crime profile in April 2023 reveals a distinct balance of violent and property crimes that diverges from the UK average. With a total crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 62.7% below the national average of 7.5 per 1,000, a statistic that underscores its relative safety. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.2% of all incidents, followed by burglary and other crimes at 17.7% each. This violent crime dominance contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up only 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a unique local dynamic. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—may have influenced this pattern, as increased outdoor activity could heighten interpersonal interactions. However, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences compared to March, coupled with the unexpected spike in public order and drugs offences, raises questions about the underlying factors. While burglary rates in Finningley are 67% above the UK average, this may be attributed to the area's built-up nature within Doncaster, where property crime is more concentrated. The low crime rate overall, despite these fluctuations, indicates that Finningley remains a relatively safe environment compared to other UK areas. This balance of crime types, with a strong emphasis on violence, highlights the need for targeted community policing strategies that address both personal safety and property security.

The crime mix in April 2023 showed a stark shift, with violence and sexual offences surging by 133.3% compared to March, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in public order and drugs offences, suggests a possible uptick in community tensions or seasonal factors. Burglary, at 3 incidents, remains 67% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, indicating a specific vulnerability in property security. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, a drop that may reflect improved parking practices or reduced outdoor activity. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for over 40% of all crimes—contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, which is 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights the area's unique profile, where interpersonal crime outpaces property crime, a pattern more commonly seen in densely populated urban centres. Residents may find the 100% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential need for community engagement initiatives.

Finningley's crime rate in April 2023 rose to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 54.1% increase from March's 1.8 per 1,000. This places the area in the context of a built-up district within Doncaster, where daily crime counts average one incident per day across 6,083 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 358 residents, a figure that translates to a low but tangible monthly exposure. While the overall rate remains 62.7% below the UK average, the 54.1% month-on-month increase highlights the volatility of local crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with a small absolute number of crimes, the rate fluctuation is significant enough to warrant attention from residents and local authorities. This comparison underscores the importance of context: a 2.8 rate in a town of 6,083 residents may feel more impactful than the raw numbers suggest, particularly when considering the relative safety of the area compared to national benchmarks.