Finningley Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Finningley’s crime rate in August 2024 remained well below the UK average, with 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—53.7% lower than the national figure of 8.2. This overall safety is reflected in the distribution of crime types, where property crimes (13 incidents) and violent crimes (6 incidents) dominated the monthly tally. Property crimes, which accounted for 56.5% of all recorded offences, were driven by burglary (5 cases) and other theft (3 cases), though the latter fell 12% below the UK average. Violent crimes, including 6 incidents of violence and sexual offences, represented 26.1% of the total and were 63% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Seasonal factors appear to have influenced patterns: the peak holiday season likely contributed to a 150% increase in burglary rates compared to the national average, possibly due to unoccupied homes or increased travel. However, this was offset by a 45.5% drop in violence and sexual offences, consistent with reduced social interaction during holidays. The area’s built-up nature within Doncaster may also play a role, with commercial properties and residential clusters creating distinct micro-environments for different crime types. While August is typically a low-crime month in many areas, Finningley’s data highlights both the resilience of its community and the need for targeted interventions in specific categories like burglary.

August 2024 witnessed stark shifts in crime patterns within Finningley, with anti-social behaviour, other theft, and vehicle crime all doubling compared to the previous month. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, suggest a potential uptick in community tensions or unmet needs, particularly as summer activities intensify. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 45.5%, a drop that may be linked to the seasonal lull in alcohol-related incidents or the dispersal of transient populations during peak holiday periods. Burglary, however, emerged as a notable outlier, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—150% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy, while statistically significant, may be explained by the area’s mix of residential and commercial properties, some of which may be unoccupied during holidays, creating opportunities for opportunistic offenders. The data also reveals a 65% shortfall in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community cohesion may be contributing to this relative safety.

Finningley's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This slight downward trend aligns with patterns observed in other parts of Doncaster during summer months, though local factors may play a role. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 264 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a pace that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When compared to the UK average, Finningley’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower, but certain categories—such as burglary—stand out as exceptions. These disparities reflect the unique character of the built-up area, where residential density and local infrastructure may influence crime dynamics differently than in larger urban centres or rural regions.