Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe during April 2023, accounting for nearly half (48.5%) of all reported crimes. This category alone registered a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 12% above the UK average for violent crime. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, however, remains 21.3% below the national average, a statistic that highlights the area’s relatively low level of criminal activity despite the prominence of violent offences. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter celebrations and spring weather, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced the sharp rise in shoplifting and criminal damage. These crimes, though lower in absolute terms, saw significant increases compared to March, with shoplifting rising by 166.7% and criminal damage doubling. The area’s crime mix also reveals a stark contrast with the UK average, where property crimes are typically more prevalent. In Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, violent crime outpaces property crime by a considerable margin, suggesting local factors such as demographic composition, community dynamics, or policing strategies may be shaping this trend. The relatively low overall rate, despite the prominence of violence, may reflect the effectiveness of local initiatives or the area’s characteristics as a built-up part of Doncaster, where targeted interventions could be playing a role. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting and criminal damage raises questions about the underlying causes, which may warrant further investigation.

April 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting increasing by 166.7% compared to March, rising from 3 to 8 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, points to a shift in criminal activity patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during the Easter period. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both fell sharply, with burglary decreasing by 80% and vehicle crime dropping by 66.7%. These declines align with the UK average for these categories, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to reduced property-related crimes. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents is 12% above the UK average, a discrepancy that contrasts with the overall lower crime rate. For residents, the sharp increase in shoplifting is a tangible concern, with eight incidents reported in a single month. This trend may be linked to the area’s retail presence or seasonal foot traffic, though further data would be needed to confirm this connection.

The crime rate in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe rose by 10.1% in April 2023 compared to March, moving from 5.3 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the local crime profile, with property crimes accounting for 36.4% of all reported incidents and violent crimes making up 48.5%. Daily crime figures show an average of 2 reported crimes per day over the month, a rate that remains lower than the UK average when scaled to local population numbers. Over the course of April, one crime occurred for every 170 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, the area’s crime rate is 21.3% below the national figure, a gap that highlights the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in mitigating crime. However, the rise in violent crime compared to the previous month suggests that targeted interventions may need to be reconsidered. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while the overall rate is low, specific categories like shoplifting and criminal damage have seen sharp increases, warranting further analysis of local dynamics.