Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, 6.1 crimes were recorded in September 2023, placing the area 23.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 165 residents over the course of the month, a figure that may help residents contextualise their everyday risk. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.2%) and burglary (10.3%). The seasonal transition into autumn, with the return of students and the start of the academic year, may partly explain the prominence of violence and sexual offences. These types of crime often correlate with increased social interactions in local centres, such as schools, pubs, and community hubs. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains lower than the UK average (40% below), a pattern consistent with the area’s relatively stable community profile. Burglary, though less frequent than other categories, is 87% above the UK average for this type of crime, suggesting a need for targeted measures in residential areas. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, reflects a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with September’s events likely shaping the balance of crime types observed.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+200%), drugs (+100%), and possession of weapons (+100%), though these remain small in absolute terms. This surge in property-related offences may reflect heightened activity during the transition from summer to autumn, when seasonal events or local festivals could draw attention to certain areas. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 incidents), a drop that could be linked to reduced outdoor activity as evenings grew shorter. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 25%, due to increased community engagement or the start of term-time routines. Violence and sexual offences remain 16% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s lower population density and stronger social cohesion. For residents, the daily crime rate of 2 incidents per day offers a tangible benchmark: over the course of a typical week, this equates to 14 crimes reported in the area. While the overall crime rate is lower than the UK average, the spike in criminal damage and arson warrants attention, particularly in areas where such incidents could disrupt local infrastructure or public spaces.

The crime rate in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe rose by 19.3% from 5.1 per 1,000 in August to 6.1 per 1,000 in September, marking a modest upward trend. This increase, though relatively small in absolute terms, is significant when viewed through the lens of daily life: with a population of 11,226, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in September. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for every 165 residents, a figure that may help residents contextualise their personal risk. When compared to the UK average, the area’s overall rate remains lower, but the shift in crime type distribution highlights local peculiarities. For instance, burglary is 87% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 40% below average for anti-social behaviour. This divergence suggests that while the area’s social fabric may be more cohesive in some respects, specific vulnerabilities—such as housing stock or local economic conditions—could be driving certain types of crime. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s crime rate is less volatile than the national average, a pattern that may reflect the stability of its built-up environment within Doncaster. These comparisons underscore the importance of targeted interventions, even in areas that appear, at first glance, to be safer than the UK average.