Doncaster Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Doncaster's crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 51.3% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This disparity underscores a significant divergence in the area’s crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.2% of all reported incidents—43% higher than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 12.6% of total crimes, and criminal damage and arson made up 9.2%, both substantially exceeding national figures. This concentration of violent and disorderly crimes contrasts with the UK’s broader mix of property-related offences. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns: the darker evenings of November may have amplified anti-social behaviour, while the proximity of Black Friday shopping could have influenced retail crime trends. The area’s violent crime rate (1182 incidents) outpaced property crime (1455 incidents), suggesting a shift in criminal activity that may reflect local demographics or community dynamics. This imbalance could indicate challenges in public safety management, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or social tensions. The data also reveals that crimes like shoplifting and vehicle theft remain persistent issues, with both categories exceeding UK averages by 45% and 105% respectively. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions in sectors such as retail and transport, where crime prevention strategies could be tailored to local needs.

November 2024 saw a 23.3% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 30 to 37 cases. This uptick aligns with seasonal shopping patterns, as the month included Black Friday, a period historically linked to retail crime. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 27.8%, from 18 to 13 cases—a drop that may reflect heightened security measures in public spaces or reduced opportunities for opportunistic theft. The balance between property and violent crime shifted further toward violence, with violent crimes (1182) outnumbering property crimes (1455) by a margin that contrasts with UK trends. This imbalance is most pronounced in categories like violence and sexual offences (3.7 per 1,000 in Doncaster, compared to 2.6 per 1,000 nationally) and criminal damage and arson (1.1 per 1,000 vs 0.6 per 1,000 in the UK). Such disparities may indicate localized factors, such as the presence of high-density residential areas or under-resourced community support systems. A notable exception to the upward trend was anti-social behaviour, which fell by 7.3% (from 496 to 460 cases), due to targeted policing efforts around Bonfire Night. Residents may find the 5.1% rise in shoplifting (316 to 332 cases) particularly relevant, as it suggests continued challenges in retail crime prevention despite seasonal awareness campaigns.

Doncaster’s November 2024 crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 marked a 2.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 11.7 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable reduction in overall criminal activity. This monthly change, while modest, may reflect the cumulative impact of law enforcement initiatives or seasonal lulls in certain crime types. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 122 crimes per day in November—a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 87 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, illustrating that while the crime rate remains elevated, the frequency of individual incidents is distributed across the population. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, Doncaster’s crime profile reveals stark contrasts with the UK average. For instance, the 1.1 per 1,000 rate for criminal damage and arson in Doncaster is nearly double the UK average, suggesting a unique vulnerability in property-related offences. This could be linked to the area’s industrial heritage, where older infrastructure might be more susceptible to vandalism. Meanwhile, the 0.4 per 1,000 rate for theft from the person—100% below the UK average—hints at effective policing strategies in high-risk environments. These comparisons highlight both challenges and areas where local efforts may be yielding results, offering a nuanced picture of Doncaster’s crime profile relative to national benchmarks.