Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe during February 2024 reveals a distinct profile compared to the UK average, with property crimes dominating the landscape. Of the 93 reported incidents, 54% were property-related, driven by a sharp rise in burglary, criminal damage, and vehicle crime. Violent crimes, though accounting for 29% of the total, were 4% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s overall lower rates of violence and sexual offences. However, the area’s property crime rates starkly diverge from the national picture: criminal damage and arson were 178% above the UK average, burglary 200% above, and shoplifting 48% above. These figures suggest a unique combination of factors influencing local crime patterns, potentially linked to the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to Doncaster’s urban infrastructure. Seasonal context also plays a role, as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to the concentration of indoor and property-related offences. The dominance of property crimes, particularly in categories like burglary and criminal damage, may reflect vulnerabilities in local security measures or the presence of high-value assets in residential and commercial areas. While the overall crime rate remains elevated—16.9% above the UK average—the specific balance of crime types offers insight into the area’s socio-economic and environmental dynamics.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in drug-related offences, with a 200% rise from one to three incidents, marking a stark shift in the crime mix. Burglary also doubled, rising from five to ten cases, while criminal damage and arson surged by 88.9%, reaching 17 incidents. These jumps highlight a growing emphasis on property crimes, which now account for 54% of all reported incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both declined, with the latter falling by 57.1% to three incidents. The area’s violent crime rate, though 29% of the total, remains 4% below the UK average, a contrast to the 178% surge in criminal damage and arson. This divergence suggests that while certain categories align with national trends, others—particularly property-related crimes—exhibit pronounced localised spikes. For residents, the 200% increase in drug offences may signal a need for heightened awareness in specific neighbourhoods.

In February 2024, the crime rate in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe rose slightly to 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a 2.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.1. This places the area 16.9% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent gap relative to national trends. On a daily basis, approximately three crimes were reported each day in February, reflecting a consistent level of activity despite seasonal factors. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 121 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. While this monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average in some categories—such as burglary and criminal damage—it is lower in others, like public order offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area’s crime rate is elevated, the distribution of crime types diverges significantly from the UK profile, suggesting localised factors influencing specific categories. These patterns underscore the need to consider both the absolute numbers and their alignment with national benchmarks when assessing local safety.