Finningley Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Finningley's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 43.8% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This statistic underscores a persistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the built-up area, which falls within Doncaster. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 54.6% of all reported crimes (12 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.7%, five incidents). These figures reflect a pattern consistent with Finningley's character as a mixed-use urban area with a strong retail and residential presence, where interpersonal conflicts and community tensions may contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Seasonal context also plays a role: February, as a winter month with low outdoor activity, may see reduced visibility of certain crimes but could also coincide with indoor gatherings that increase domestic or targeted violence. The area's property crime rate (3 incidents, 13.6% of total) remains exceptionally low, likely due to its compact built-up nature and limited commercial zones, which may reduce opportunities for theft or burglary. Violence and sexual offences in Finningley are 14% below the UK average (2.0 vs 2.3 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 12% below (0.8 vs 0.9 per 1,000). This suggests that while the area faces challenges in managing violent incidents, it performs comparatively well in other categories, particularly in reducing anti-social behaviour. The seasonal lull in outdoor activity during winter may have influenced the visibility of certain crimes, though the rise in violence-related incidents indicates a need for targeted interventions in community spaces or social environments where such crimes are concentrated.

February 2026 saw a 140% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to 12 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 150% jump in anti-social behaviour (from two to five cases), points to a significant shift in the crime mix. While property crimes remained low at three total incidents, the category of 'other crime' doubled from zero to two, placing Finningley 100% above the UK average for this category. The drop in criminal damage and arson by two-thirds (from three to one) contrasts with the overall upward trend, suggesting targeted reductions in specific areas. For residents, the 140% rise in violence-related crimes offers a concrete data point to consider, particularly given the area's seasonal context of low outdoor activity during winter. These shifts highlight a combination of local conditions and broader crime patterns.

Finningley's crime rate in February 2026 rose to 3.6 per 1,000 residents from 2.5 per 1,000 in January, marking a 46.6% increase. This shift, though notable, remains well below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime every 28 days, translating to a local monthly exposure of one crime for roughly every 277 residents. When scaled to the population of 6,083, this suggests a low-frequency but consistent presence of crime in daily life. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate has increased, the absolute number of incidents remains manageable for a built-up area of Finningley's size. This context helps residents gauge risk relative to both national benchmarks and local conditions, though the seasonal lull in outdoor activity during winter may have influenced reporting patterns or visibility of incidents.