Finningley Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Finningley's crime profile revealed a clear dominance of violent crime over property-related incidents, with 11 violent crimes reported compared to nine property crimes. This balance, though modest in absolute terms, suggests underlying social dynamics that may be influenced by the area's seasonal rhythm. As a built-up area within Doncaster, Finningley's crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents is 52.4% below the UK average, reflecting a combination of local policing strategies and community characteristics. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.8% of all incidents, a rate 37% lower than the UK average. This figure may be partly explained by the area's relatively stable population and the presence of local services that reduce conflict escalation. Meanwhile, property crime remained below the UK average for burglary and vehicle crime, though criminal damage and arson exceeded national levels by 11%. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festival events—likely contributed to the surge in public order offences and the sudden emergence of vehicle crime. These patterns are consistent with the area's character as a small urban centre where community cohesion may mitigate broader crime trends, though transient populations during festivals could temporarily increase vulnerability to certain offences. The data underscores the importance of adaptive policing during summer months, particularly in managing incidents related to public gatherings and ensuring targeted interventions for emerging categories like criminal damage.

July 2024 marked a notable shift in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to June. Vehicle crime, previously absent, rose to one incident, while criminal damage and arson surged from zero to four cases. Public order offences also doubled, reflecting heightened activity during summer festivals and outdoor events. Violent crime remained the dominant category, comprising 45.8% of total incidents, though this rate was 37% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply, with a 66.7% decrease in reported cases, suggesting improved community engagement or effective local interventions. The absence of other theft and vehicle crime in June, followed by their sudden appearance in July, may indicate seasonal shifts in criminal opportunity, such as increased vehicle movement during festivals or the presence of transient populations. These changes highlight the dynamic interplay between local events and crime trends.

Finningley's crime rate in July 2024 rose by 20.1% compared to June 2024, moving from 3.3 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with the area's seasonal rhythm: summer months typically see heightened activity due to festivals and extended daylight hours. Daily, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but underscores the visibility of incidents in a small population. When scaled to the local context, the monthly exposure of one crime for every 253 residents provides a tangible measure of risk for residents. This ratio is particularly meaningful in a built-up area like Finningley, where community networks and local policing efforts may mitigate broader trends. The increase contrasts with the UK average, where the national context of 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents highlights Finningley's continued position as a significantly safer area, though the upward trend suggests vigilance is needed as summer activity peaks.