Doncaster Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Doncaster's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property crimes, with violent offences dominating the overall picture. The area's crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents is 47.9% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge in public safety. Violent crimes, which account for 34.3% of total incidents, are 44% higher than the UK average, while property crimes, though slightly lower in proportion, still exceed national benchmarks in several categories. This imbalance may reflect broader social dynamics, such as the impact of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which were 23% and 49% above the UK average, respectively. Seasonal factors, including the Black Friday shopping period and the transition to darker evenings, likely contributed to the rise in shoplifting and burglary. The city's mixed urban and semi-rural character, combined with its population density, may exacerbate these trends by creating environments conducive to both property and violent crime. The data also highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour and public order issues are concentrated, as these categories drive the local crime profile. While the overall rate remained stable compared to the previous month, the persistence of high violent crime rates suggests deeper systemic issues that require sustained attention from local authorities and community stakeholders.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft surging by 112.5% (16 to 34 incidents), likely linked to the Black Friday shopping period and increased foot traffic in retail areas. Burglary also rose by 25.2% (123 to 154 incidents), possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as extended evenings and holiday-related activity. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 31.3% (16 to 11 incidents), suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent crimes accounting for 34.3% of total incidents, compared to 9.9% for shoplifting. This disparity may reflect underlying social dynamics, such as the impact of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which were 23% and 49% above the UK average, respectively. These figures highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime and anti-social behaviour are concentrated. Robbery rates fell by 22.2% (54 to 42 incidents), indicating potential improvements in community safety measures or shifts in criminal activity towards other areas.

Doncaster's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 10.8 per 1,000, a -0.8% decrease from the previous month's 10.9 per 1,000. This suggests minimal month-on-month volatility, though persistent patterns of criminal activity remain evident. The daily crime count averaged 115 incidents per day, underscoring the consistent presence of crime across the local authority district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents—a figure that highlights the frequency of exposure for local communities. When contextualised against Doncaster's population of 319,765, the crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 places the area significantly above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. The local population density, combined with the city's mix of urban and semi-rural areas, likely contributes to this higher-than-average rate. The persistence of crime despite the slight monthly decline may reflect structural factors, such as the interplay between socioeconomic conditions and spatial distribution of criminal activity. These figures provide a baseline for understanding how Doncaster's crime profile compares to broader national trends.