Finningley Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Finningley's September 2024 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents places it 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 56.3% of all reported incidents (18 cases), a figure that sits 15% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.6% of the total (five cases), with a 32% deficit compared to the UK rate. These patterns may be influenced by Finningley's character as a built-up area within Doncaster, where proximity to urban centres and seasonal transitions—such as the start of the academic year in September—could contribute to increased social interactions and, consequently, incidents of violence. The relatively low property crime rate (5 cases, 15.6% of total) suggests that theft and burglary are not dominant concerns in this area, though burglary remains 61% above the UK average. Seasonal factors, including the return to school and university freshers' week, likely play a role in the elevated violence rates, as younger demographics may congregate in public spaces, increasing opportunities for conflict. Despite the sharp rise in violent crime compared to August, the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, indicating that local initiatives or community structures may be effective in curbing broader crime trends.

September 2024 saw a sharp 200% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from six to 18 incidents—a stark contrast to the 36.7% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from three to one. This shift highlights a troubling escalation in violent crime, which now constitutes 56.3% of all reported crimes in the area, significantly above the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 32% below the UK average, with five incidents reported. The surge in violent crime may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year and increased social gatherings. Burglary rates fell by 40% compared to August, though they remain 61% above the UK average. Residents may find the 39.2% monthly increase in overall crime rates concerning, particularly given the disproportionate rise in violent offences.

Finningley's September 2024 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 39.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This rise, though notable, remains 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 30 days, translating to a localised figure of 1 crime per day in Finningley. Over the course of September, this equated to roughly one reported crime for every 190 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population density. The shift from August to September appears influenced by seasonal transitions, as back-to-school activities and university freshers' week may have contributed to increased public interactions and potential tensions. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the national average, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may be mitigating broader trends observed elsewhere in the UK.