Doncaster Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Doncaster's July 2023 crime rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents places it 54.2% above the UK average of 8.3, underscoring a significant disparity between the area and national trends. The crime profile reveals a concentration of violence and sexual offences (31.6% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (13.3%), and shoplifting (10.6%), with each category far exceeding UK benchmarks. This pattern aligns with Doncaster's status as a post-industrial urban district with a mix of residential, commercial, and retail zones, where high foot traffic and seasonal festivals in July may amplify opportunities for theft and disorder. Violence and sexual offences, in particular, remain elevated—47% above the UK average—suggesting systemic challenges in addressing interpersonal crime. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 133% excess over national rates highlights vulnerabilities in retail environments, possibly exacerbated by summer tourism and the closure of schools, which may increase transient populations in commercial areas. The seasonal context of July—marked by festivals, outdoor events, and warmer evenings—likely contributes to higher incidents of public order and anti-social behaviour. drop in anti-social behaviour compared to June suggests some local mitigation efforts may have taken effect. These findings illustrate the combination of Doncaster's urban fabric, seasonal rhythms, and policing priorities in managing crime.

July 2023 saw a 34.5% month-on-month rise in shoplifting, with 433 incidents reported—133% above the UK average. Concurrently, vehicle crime increased by 29.8%, reaching 296 cases, which is 88% higher than the national average. Theft from the person also surged by 85.7%, from 14 to 26 cases, indicating potential vulnerabilities in public spaces during summer evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 17.1%, dropping from 655 to 543 cases, possibly linked to targeted local initiatives or seasonal shifts in community activity. The violent crime category, at 31.6% of all reported crimes, remains 47% above the UK average, reflecting persistent challenges in addressing aggression and sexual offences in the area.

Doncaster's crime rate in July 2023 (12.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 2.2% increase from June's 12.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 132 reported crimes each day in July, highlighting the persistent demand on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 78 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents within a population of 319,765. This monthly exposure figure contextualises the scale of crime relative to Doncaster's size, though it does not account for variations in population density across the district. The rate remains higher than the UK average, suggesting systemic factors—such as the area's post-industrial urban character and historical deprivation—may contribute to sustained elevated crime levels compared to national benchmarks.