Doncaster Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Doncaster’s crime rate stood at 11.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 49.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This disparity highlights a pronounced imbalance between crime categories, with violent crime dominating the profile. Violence and sexual offences constituted 36% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing property crimes (38% of the total). This shift in the crime mix may reflect seasonal factors, as November’s shorter evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night could contribute to increased public disorder and interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also featured prominently, each contributing over 10% of reported incidents. While the overall rate remains elevated, the breakdown suggests that violent crime, rather than property crime, is the primary driver of the area’s higher-than-average crime profile. This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically hold a larger share. The seasonal context—Black Friday shopping activity and the transition into winter—may also influence retail-related offences. compared to the previous month. These dynamics underscore the need to consider both local and national trends when interpreting crime data for Doncaster.

November 2023 saw a 32.4% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 68 to 90 incidents. This surge, while modest in absolute terms, marks a notable departure from the previous month’s figures and may signal emerging challenges in local drug enforcement or changing patterns of substance use. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50.0%, dropping from 26 to 13 incidents—a decline that could be attributed to heightened awareness around Black Friday or improved security measures in high-traffic areas. Public order offences also decreased by 22.5%, from 302 to 234, reflecting the impact of local policing efforts or seasonal changes in community activity. Violent crime, however, remained high compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 4.0 per 1,000 (54% above the UK rate). This gap suggests that Doncaster’s violent crime profile is more intense than the national average, a trend that may be linked to socioeconomic factors or the area’s specific demographic composition. For residents, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes offers a concrete data point to consider when assessing local safety concerns.

Doncaster’s November 2023 crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 marked a 9.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 12.4 per 1,000, indicating a short-term decline in overall criminal activity. However, this monthly drop does not alter the broader trend of Doncaster’s crime rate being nearly double the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 120 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 89 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate—while not inherently alarming—places Doncaster in a category where residents face a higher frequency of crime than the UK average. When scaled to the local population of 319,765, the 3,595 total crimes represent a tangible risk for individuals living or working in the area. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the volatility of crime trends: while the overall rate fell, specific categories like drug-related offences rose sharply, suggesting that localised pressures may be offsetting broader declines. These figures, when viewed in context, illustrate the combination of short-term fluctuations and long-term patterns in Doncaster’s crime statistics.