Finningley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Finningley's overall crime rate for February 2024 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime types were vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences, each accounting for 25% of reported incidents. Public order offences followed at 15%, reflecting patterns often seen in built-up areas with mixed-use zoning. Seasonal context suggests that February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to the subdued crime environment, though this is consistent with broader winter trends across the UK. The data reveals a balanced distribution of property and violent crimes, with property-related incidents slightly outnumbering violent crimes. Vehicle crime—often linked to commuter parking and retail areas—remained a persistent concern, though its rate was still 82% above the UK average. This underscores the need for targeted measures in high-risk zones. The overall picture illustrates a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a significantly lower risk profile than the national average, potentially due to its smaller population size and localized policing efforts.

February 2024 saw a 66.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from three to five incidents, a trend likely tied to the area's commuter infrastructure and limited off-street parking. This surge was accompanied by a 100% rise in both drugs-related offences and shoplifting, suggesting potential shifts in local demographics or enforcement priorities. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 75%, from four to one incident, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or effective community engagement initiatives. Violence and sexual offences remained stable at five incidents, but this figure was 68% below the UK average, highlighting Finningley's relative safety in this category. The area's public order offences—three in total—were only 2% above the UK average, a minor deviation that could indicate routine policing in public spaces. These fluctuations underscore the importance of contextual analysis, as crime patterns here appear influenced by both geographic factors and transient seasonal dynamics. A resident might note the sharp rise in vehicle crime as a specific concern, given its direct impact on local mobility and safety.

Finningley's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 9.1% decrease from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a continuing trend of relative stability in an area that has historically maintained lower-than-average crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day during February, a figure that, while low, remains a local benchmark for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 304 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. This statistic, when contextualized with Finningley's population of 6,083, illustrates the area's unique position as a small built-up zone within Doncaster. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the notion that Finningley's crime environment is markedly different from larger urban centres, where higher population density often correlates with increased crime rates. These comparative metrics provide residents with a tangible sense of safety, even as specific categories like vehicle crime show localized spikes that require attention.