Finningley Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,083 residents, 14 crimes were recorded in Finningley during December 2023, equating to a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 people. This places the area 68.1% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, highlighting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35.7% of all reported incidents (5 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour and burglary, each contributing 14.3% (2 cases). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues, though the overall volume remains exceptionally low for a built-up area. Seasonal factors in December—such as darker evenings, empty homes during the festive period, and heightened retail activity—likely contribute to the crime profile. While violence and sexual offences are 69% below the UK average, the area's low population density and limited commercial hubs may reduce opportunities for such crimes. The absence of significant spikes in property crime or public order offences aligns with Finningley's character as a relatively quiet commuter suburb, where community cohesion and sparse public spaces may deter criminal activity. However, the small sample size means these patterns should be interpreted cautiously, as they could shift with changing local dynamics.

December 2023 saw notable fluctuations in crime types compared to November. Violence and sexual offences fell by 61.5%, declining from 13 to 5 cases—a shift possibly linked to seasonal lulls in nightlife activity or increased community vigilance during the holidays. Conversely, shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary each rose by 100%, marking a rare increase in property-related offences. This uptick may be attributed to the Christmas shopping peak, which could have temporarily exposed retail areas to opportunistic theft. Violence and sexual offences remain 69% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 68% below the national rate (0.9 per 1,000). These gaps suggest Finningley's lower population density and fewer public gathering spaces may act as natural deterrents. A resident might find the daily crime count—approximately 0 incidents per day—particularly reassuring, though the rise in burglary highlights the need for continued attention to home security during the festive season.

The crime rate in December 2023 (2.3 per 1,000) marked a 41.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a significant downward trend. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 435 residents—a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this area. On a daily basis, the average crime count was effectively zero, a statistic that would be of practical interest to local residents seeking to understand their personal risk levels. When scaled to Finningley's population, the monthly exposure of 1-in-435 residents contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be much lower given the higher national crime rate. This disparity may be partly explained by Finningley's status as a smaller, more tightly knit built-up area within Doncaster, where social networks and local policing efforts could contribute to the low incidence. While the drop from November is substantial, the absolute numbers remain so low that any month-on-month changes should be considered within the context of natural statistical variability, rather than definitive trends.