Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 saw Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe maintain a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, 30.3% below the UK average of 7.6. The area's crime profile reflects a balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) accounting for 36.7% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.7%) and other crime (10.0%). This pattern aligns with the built-up nature of the area within Doncaster, where proximity to retail hubs and community spaces may contribute to certain crime types. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and longer evenings, likely influence activity patterns. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) is 27% below Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe's rate, highlighting a localised concentration of such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, which is 42% below the UK average, may reflect community-specific dynamics, influenced by local social initiatives or demographic characteristics. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) suggests no significant disparity in this category. These findings illustrate the area's distinct crime profile, shaped by its urban context and seasonal rhythms, without definitive causal explanations.

The most dramatic shift in March 2023 was the 500% increase in 'other crime' compared to February, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified offences, was 233% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Meanwhile, violent crimes (22) remained the largest category, but their rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 27% below the UK average, suggesting localised factors may mitigate such incidents. Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) was 42% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective community engagement or policing strategies. Burglary (5 incidents) and criminal damage (4 incidents) both exceeded UK averages by 52% and 33% respectively, which may be linked to the area's built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in certain properties. Residents might note that shoplifting (3 incidents) was 39% below the UK average, due to local retail security measures. These variations highlight the complexity of crime patterns in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, with some categories aligning closely with national trends while others deviate significantly.

In March 2023, Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 60 crimes across a population of 11,226, translating to roughly 2 crimes per day. This daily rate is consistent with the area's built-up status within Doncaster, where crime density may be higher than in rural regions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a figure that contextualises the exposure of local residents to crime in absolute terms. When compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, the area's rate of 5.3 per 1,000 indicates a safer environment overall, though this must be balanced against specific categories like burglary and criminal damage, which exceed UK averages. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area is relatively safe, targeted interventions may be needed for categories such as burglary, which is 52% above the UK average. The 30.3% gap between Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe's rate and the UK average suggests broader contextual factors, such as local policing strategies or demographic characteristics, that contribute to this divergence. These comparisons provide a nuanced understanding of the area's position within the national crime profile.