Finningley Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Finningley's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 45% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents — 59.8% below the UK average of 8.2 — the area remains significantly safer than the national benchmark. This stark contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community factors that may be reducing overall criminal activity. The most common crime category, violence and sexual offences, is 46% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a combination of targeted interventions and a lower prevalence of high-risk environments. Property crimes, which include burglary and other theft, make up 30% of the total, but remain well below the UK average for burglary specifically. The seasonal context of June, with its extended daylight hours and the beginning of summer tourism, may influence crime patterns, though the low overall rate suggests that these factors are not driving significant increases. While violence remains the most frequent category, its 30.8% month-on-month decrease from 13 to 9 cases indicates potential short-term improvements in addressing this issue. The area's relatively low crime rate, despite being a built-up area within Doncaster, could reflect a mix of demographic characteristics, such as a stable population or strong community engagement, though these factors remain speculative without further data. The absence of major spikes in property crimes, combined with the drop in violence, suggests a broadly stable crime environment in June, even as localised increases in specific categories like burglary and weapons possession emerge.

June 2024 saw a 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 3, a figure that is 67% above the UK average for this category. This sharp rise in property-related crimes may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity or the timing of local events, though no definitive causal link can be established. Conversely, anti-social behaviour cases fell by 75%, dropping from 4 to 1, a decline that aligns with the broader trend of reduced violence and sexual offences. The category of violence and sexual offences, while still the most common, decreased by 30.8% from 13 to 9 cases, marking a notable shift in the crime mix. This reduction could reflect the impact of local policing efforts or seasonal changes in community behaviour. Possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, with one reported case in June — a rate 186% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly may warrant further attention, though no direct explanation is provided by the data. The category of drugs also saw a 100% increase, with one case reported, a figure that is 5% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns even within a generally low-risk area like Finningley.

Finningley's June 2024 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 31.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 304 residents, a monthly exposure figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show that, on average, one crime was reported each day in June, a localised measure that does not include UK-wide comparisons. This daily rate is consistent with the broader trend of reduced crime, though it remains a useful metric for residents to contextualise their personal risk. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Finningley's crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average, with 59.8% fewer crimes per 1,000 residents. This disparity suggests that factors such as community policing, socio-economic stability, or local infrastructure may contribute to the area's lower crime levels. However, the specific reasons for this gap remain speculative, as the data does not provide direct causal links. The comparison to the previous month's rate further highlights the volatility of crime patterns, even within a generally safe area, reinforcing the need for continued monitoring of local trends.