Finningley Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Finningley's crime rate for May 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 (46.9% lower). This figure places the area among the safest in the UK, though it is not without its local challenges. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 46.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 15.4%) and criminal damage and arson (3 incidents, 11.5%). These patterns align with Finningley’s character as a built-up area within Doncaster, where social interactions in public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. May’s seasonal context—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor drinking—likely amplified these trends, as such conditions often correlate with higher levels of alcohol-related incidents and public disorder. The relatively low rate of property crimes (5 incidents) compared to the UK average suggests that Finningley’s urban layout or community policing efforts may be effective in deterring theft and vehicle crime. However, the 200% increase in 'other crime' (3 incidents) remains a notable outlier, as this category is 212% above the UK average. This anomaly could indicate unreported or under-prioritised issues, such as nuisance activities or specific localised incidents. The overall data illustrates a community that, while generally safe, requires attention to emerging patterns that may not yet be fully understood.

May 2025 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 200% from one to three incidents. This spike, coupled with a similar 200% increase in 'other crime', marks an unusual shift in the crime profile of Finningley. Violence and sexual offences also rose sharply by 50%, from eight to 12 incidents, though this category remains 29% below the UK average. Conversely, other theft and vehicle crime both fell by 50%, reflecting a reduction in these typically higher-frequency categories. The contrast between these trends suggests a combination of local factors, such as increased outdoor activity during longer evenings, which may have contributed to the rise in property-related crimes. 'other crime' in Finningley is 212% above the UK average, a stark anomaly that warrants further local investigation. Residents may find the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as it could indicate a targeted issue requiring specific community response.

Finningley's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 8.1% compared to April, moving from 4.0 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a slight uptick in reported incidents during a month marked by extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Daily crime counts averaged one incident per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the visibility of crime in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents, a rate that remains 46.9% below the UK average. This statistic contextualises Finningley’s position within national crime trends, highlighting its continued status as a safer area relative to the broader UK. The population context further illustrates that even a single incident can carry significant weight in a community of just over 6,000 people, suggesting that local awareness and reporting practices may influence perceived safety levels. While the overall rate remains low, the shift in monthly figures invites closer examination of factors such as seasonal activity patterns or changes in community engagement with policing.