Finningley Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 6,083 residents, Finningley recorded 18 crimes in December 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 57.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 33.3% of total), followed by vehicle crime (3 incidents, 16.7%) and anti-social behaviour (2 incidents, 11.1%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as December is typically marked by increased retail activity, darker evenings, and a higher proportion of homes being unoccupied over the holidays. The lower-than-average rate for violence and sexual offences may be linked to the holiday season’s deterrent effect on public confrontations. Vehicle crime, while below the UK average for this category, may still be influenced by the area’s built-up nature within Doncaster, where vehicle-related incidents are more concentrated. The overall crime rate’s alignment with seasonal rhythms—such as reduced outdoor activity during winter—suggests that environmental and social factors play a role in shaping local crime dynamics.

December 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Finningley. Violence and sexual offences fell by 50.0% month-on-month, declining from 12 incidents in November to 6 in December. This reduction may partly reflect the holiday season’s influence, with fewer public gatherings and heightened community vigilance during the festive period. Conversely, drugs-related crimes surged by 100.0%, rising from zero to one incident. This increase, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential emerging trend that warrants attention. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 33.3%, aligning with a broader seasonal pattern of reduced public disorder as the year-end holidays brought more private activities. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7%, possibly due to fewer outdoor activities and increased home occupancy during the festive season. Violence and sexual offences in Finningley remained 61% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s comparatively safer profile despite the drugs-related spike.

In December 2024, Finningley recorded a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 40.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This reduction places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a gap of 57.7%. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a local context of one reported crime for every 338 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, highlighting that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is comparatively low. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that, even with the 18 total crimes recorded, the rate remains far below national averages, suggesting a generally safer environment relative to broader UK trends. This contrast may reflect localized factors such as community initiatives, lower population density, or seasonal patterns that suppress crime during the holiday season.