Finningley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Finningley, 2.3 crimes were reported in November 2025—a rate 68.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one crime for every 435 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that may partly explain why the area’s crime profile feels safer than national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (42.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.4%) and criminal damage and arson (14.3%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for each category, which range from 50% to 68% higher in Finningley. Seasonal factors may have influenced the pattern: November’s darker evenings and Bonfire Night could have amplified anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, while Black Friday shopping may have drawn attention to retail security. However, the area’s overall low rate suggests a combination of community resilience and effective local policing. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (6 vs 4 total incidents) also hints at broader social dynamics, such as the influence of local demographics or the area’s proximity to other urban centres in Doncaster. While direct causes, the low crime rate offers a reassuring context for residents navigating daily life in this built-up area.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to two incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal vandalism linked to Bonfire Night. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 75% (from four to one), a drop that could align with heightened police presence during Black Friday or the absence of major retail events in the area. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 50% (from six to three), indicating the impact of local initiatives or the natural ebb of seasonal disturbances. Finningley’s violence and sexual offences rate (1.0 per 1,000) is 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the high share of violent crime in its total incidents. This discrepancy may be explained by the concentration of violent crime in specific micro-areas, such as local pubs or transport hubs, which are more susceptible to targeted interventions. The low rate of property crimes—particularly shoplifting and vehicle crime, both 68% and 50% below UK averages respectively—further reinforces the idea that Finningley’s built-up character, with its smaller retail footprint, may contribute to lower opportunities for such offences.

Compared to the previous month (October 2025), November’s crime rate dropped by 48.2%, from 4.4 to 2.3 per 1,000 residents—a decline that may reflect the seasonal lull in activity as the year’s end approaches. On a daily basis, Finningley experienced an average of 0 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while technically precise, offers little immediate concern for residents. However, when scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one crime for every 435 residents paints a more tangible picture: in a household of four, the likelihood of encountering a crime in November is roughly 1 in 1,740. This statistic is particularly noteworthy when juxtaposed with the UK’s average monthly exposure, which is not provided but generally higher for built-up areas. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the area’s resilience: with 6,083 residents, the 14 reported crimes represent a small fraction of the community’s daily interactions. While this does not eliminate risk entirely, it does suggest that Finningley’s crime profile is low relative to its size, a trend that may be reinforced by factors such as local social cohesion, accessible community services, or the area’s integration within Doncaster’s broader crime management strategies.