Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

July 2023 saw Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe maintain a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, 33.7% below the UK average of 8.3. This performance, while modestly up from June’s 5.3, reflects a persistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in this built-up area of Doncaster. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.9% of total), shoplifting (11.3%), and vehicle crime (11.3%), with the former category significantly outperforming the UK average by 32%. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns: the peak of summer, with schools closed and tourism active, likely drove increased foot traffic and vehicle movement, potentially contributing to shoplifting and vehicle crime rates. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains lower than the UK average, a trend consistent with its character as a relatively stable, low-density built-up area. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also showed marked declines, with anti-social behaviour 65% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect local community engagement or policing efforts. The overall crime profile suggests that while seasonal fluctuations are evident, the area continues to benefit from a crime environment that diverges from national norms, though emerging trends such as the sharp rise in drug-related offences warrant closer scrutiny.

July 2023 marked a significant surge in drug-related crimes, with a 300% increase from one incident in June to four in July. This spike, though not reflected in the overall crime rate, underscores a shift in local criminal activity patterns. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 250%, jumping from two to seven incidents, likely influenced by increased summer activity and vehicle movement. In contrast, public order offences saw an 88.9% decline, dropping from nine to one, a trend that may reflect reduced foot traffic or heightened community engagement during peak tourist season. The area’s performance against the UK average also reveals notable disparities: violence and sexual offences were 32% below the national rate, while drug-related crimes were 82% above. These figures highlight both areas of improvement and emerging concerns, suggesting a combination of local factors and broader national trends.

The crime rate for Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe in July 2023 rose by 3.4% compared to June, moving from 5.3 to 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This slight increase, though modest, contrasts with the area’s continued performance well below the UK average. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows that over July, one crime was reported for roughly every 181 residents—a rate that remains significantly lower than the national context. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, warrants attention to the specific categories driving this count. The population of 11,226 residents provides further context, highlighting that even small shifts in crime distribution can have noticeable impacts on community perception. This data suggests that while the area is not immune to fluctuations, its overall crime profile remains markedly safer than the UK average.