Finningley Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Finningley's crime profile in September 2023 reveals a combination of local and national trends. With a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, the area maintains a 23.8% advantage over the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a figure that reflects systemic differences in policing and community dynamics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.5% of all incidents, followed by public order (16.2%) and criminal damage and arson (13.5%). These patterns may be influenced by the area's role as a commuter hub within Doncaster, where late-night activity and seasonal transitions—such as the return to school and university—can heighten tensions. The rate of anti-social behaviour in Finningley (0.8 per 1,000) is 40% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, suggesting effective community engagement or local initiatives that mitigate such incidents. However, the sharp increase in public order offences compared to the UK average raises questions about the impact of September-specific factors, such as the start of term or weather changes affecting outdoor behaviour. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average indicate that Finningley's built-up area may benefit from lower foot traffic in retail zones or stronger community surveillance. As the nights draw in and the academic year begins, these trends will need to be monitored closely to ensure that the area's historically lower crime rates are maintained.

September 2023 witnessed a stark contrast in crime trends, with shoplifting incidents plummeting by 66.7% (from 3 to 1) and vehicle crime dropping 40% (from 5 to 3). These decreases may reflect heightened community awareness or seasonal shifts, such as the start of the academic year reducing opportunities for theft. Conversely, violence and sexual offences surged by 275%, jumping from 4 to 15 cases, a figure that is 9% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This spike aligns with the return of students to the area, though the rate remains lower than the national benchmark. Public order offences also rose sharply by 200%, reaching 6 cases, a 61% increase over the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Residents may find the 40% reduction in anti-social behaviour (from 1.3 to 0.8 per 1,000 UK average) particularly reassuring, despite the local increase in other categories.

Finningley's crime rate in September 2023 rose sharply to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, an 84.8% increase from August's 3.3 per 1,000. While this marks a notable upward trend, the area still maintains a 23.8% lower rate than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Daily crime activity averaged one reported incident per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,083. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 164 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban areas. This monthly exposure rate suggests that most residents would not encounter crime during their time in Finningley. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the overall rate is elevated compared to previous months, the absolute number of crimes remains modest given the area's size.