Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,226 residents, Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 71 crimes in October 2023, translating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 individuals. This figure places the area 21.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a notable achievement that may reflect effective community policing or local initiatives. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (25 cases, 35.2% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (9 cases, 12.7%) and public order offences (6 cases, 8.5%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up district within Doncaster, where retail and residential zones may intersect to influence crime dynamics. Seasonal factors in October, including darker evenings and Halloween, likely contribute to the rise in public order offences and the persistence of violent crime. The area's lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (61% below UK average) and shoplifting (14% below) suggest community cohesion or effective prevention measures, though the 47% higher burglary rate than the UK average indicates specific vulnerabilities that warrant attention. This data illustrates a nuanced crime profile shaped by both local context and broader national trends.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from zero to three incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened vulnerability during darker evenings or seasonal events. Public order offences also doubled, reaching six cases, while other crime categories rose by 100% to two incidents. These increases contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 44.4%, and other theft, down 33.3%. Burglary rates decreased by 28.6% to five incidents, though the area still reports a 47% higher burglary rate than the UK average. The breakdown reveals a combination of local factors, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.2% of all crimes, significantly below the UK average for that category. These shifts underscore the need for targeted policing and community awareness, particularly as seasonal patterns influence crime trends.

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe's crime rate in October 2023 rose slightly to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 4.3% increase from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000. This translates to approximately two crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that may resonate with local residents navigating daily life. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area's population of 11,226. While the rate remains 21.3% below the UK average, the shift from September to October suggests a seasonal fluctuation that could be influenced by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween. This monthly exposure figure, though modest, highlights the ongoing need for vigilance and community engagement in crime prevention efforts.