Finningley Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Finningley's crime profile, accounting for 47.1% of all reported crimes in June 2023. With an overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents — 34.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000 — the area remains safer than the national benchmark. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between violent crime (16 incidents) and property crime (11 incidents), with the former contributing almost half the total. This imbalance may partly explain the area's lower crime rate compared to the UK average, where violent crime typically constitutes a smaller proportion. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as June marks the start of summer and longer daylight hours, which can influence both crime patterns and community activity. Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and vehicle crime (4 incidents) also feature prominently, though the latter exceeds the UK average by 49%. These figures suggest a combination of local dynamics, including the presence of transport infrastructure and the character of Finningley as a built-up area within Doncaster. The relatively low rate of burglary (3 incidents) and public order offences (1 incident) further indicates a community where violent crime remains the most pressing concern. While the overall rate is significantly lower than the UK average, the proportion of violent crime highlights a unique challenge for local policing and community engagement strategies.

June 2023 saw a 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 4 incidents — the largest single-month jump in the area's crime history. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in bicycle theft, suggests heightened activity in transport-related crime, potentially linked to increased foot traffic or vehicle movement during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour also doubled to 5 incidents, though this remains well below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. The area's violent crime rate (2.6 per 1,000) is 11% below the UK average for this category, but vehicle crime (0.7 per 1,000) is 49% above the national figure of 0.5 per 1,000. This divergence highlights a localised risk factor that contrasts with broader UK trends. Public order offences fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, though this decrease is modest compared to the sharp increases elsewhere. For residents, the 300% rise in vehicle crime is a concrete data point that may warrant attention, particularly given the area's built-up character and potential exposure to parking-related vulnerabilities.

June 2023's crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 36.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This rise, though significant, still leaves Finningley 34.1% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1-in-179 residents. This monthly aggregate suggests that while individual risk is low, the cumulative effect of crime across the population remains measurable. The population-scaled perspective reveals that with 6,083 residents, even a small number of incidents can have a visible impact on community perception. The previous month's lower rate may have been influenced by seasonal factors, such as the end of the academic term or reduced weekend activity, which could have temporarily dampened crime levels. However, the June increase aligns with the start of summer, a period often associated with higher levels of public activity and associated risks. These figures, while modest in absolute terms, underscore the importance of context — a 36% monthly change in a small population can reflect significant localised shifts in crime patterns.