Finningley Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Finningley, 4.9 crimes were reported in November 2024—35.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 1 crime for every 203 residents over the course of the month. Violent crimes dominated the landscape, making up 40% of all incidents, with 12 cases recorded. This category sits 22% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), consistent with patterns observed in similar post-industrial towns where community cohesion may partly explain lower violent crime rates. Other theft and vehicle crime each accounted for 10% of total incidents, reflecting the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have influenced patterns, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The absence of major spikes in property crime—typically linked to seasonal retail activity—suggests that local policing or community initiatives could be contributing to this trend. Anti-social behaviour incidents were 55% below the UK average, a statistic that aligns with Finningley’s relatively stable built-up area profile within Doncaster. While the rate of violent crime is lower than the UK average, the 40% share of total incidents highlights the need for targeted prevention strategies in high-risk scenarios.

November 2024 saw a 66.6% increase in the overall crime rate compared to October (3.0 per 1,000), driven by a surge in three categories: possession of weapons (+100%), public order offences (+100%), and other theft (+100%). This spike in weapons-related incidents, from zero to one case, may reflect heightened tensions during late-night events or seasonal transitions. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 25% (from 4 to 3 cases), potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity in colder weather. Violent crimes remained the largest single category at 40% of total incidents, but their rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 22% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 14% above the UK average, a figure that may be explained by the area’s commuter traffic patterns. Other crime, however, stood out with a 194% above UK average (0.5 vs 0.2 per 1,000), suggesting a need for deeper analysis into what constitutes this category. For residents, the 100% increase in public order offences—a category that includes disturbances and anti-social behaviour—may be a useful indicator for local authorities to monitor.

The November 2024 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 in Finningley marks a 66.6% increase from October’s 3.0 per 1,000.5% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that may feel more significant in a small built-up area with 6,083 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 203 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low risk compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which typically sees one in every 130 residents affected. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Finningley’s crime profile is shaped by its compact size and potentially strong community networks, though the recent rise in weapons possession and public order offences indicates areas for improvement. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the 194% above UK average for 'other crime' highlights a category-specific vulnerability that warrants further exploration. These figures suggest that while Finningley is safer than the national average, localized challenges persist that require tailored responses.