Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, 16.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates in the built-up area, which lies within Doncaster. The crime profile reveals a clear dominance of property-related incidents, with vehicle crime (18 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) accounting for 50.7% of all reported crimes. This stark contrast with violent crime, which totaled 22 incidents (27.9% of the total), suggests a landscape where property crime, particularly vehicle-related offences, is a more pressing concern than personal safety threats. Seasonal factors may partly explain this dynamic: May’s longer evenings and bank holidays could contribute to increased outdoor activity, exposing vehicles to theft. The UK average for vehicle crime is 0.5 per 1,000, but Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe’s rate is 1.6 per 1,000 — 240% above the national benchmark. This discrepancy highlights a localised challenge that may be influenced by the area’s urban density and the prevalence of parked vehicles in residential zones. Meanwhile, violent crime remains lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 2.0 per 1,000 (30% below the UK rate). This balance between property and violent crime could indicate a combination of environmental factors, such as effective community policing and the area’s relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres.

May 2024 saw a striking 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from six to 18 incidents. This surge, which outpaces the UK average by 240%, highlights a significant shift in the crime profile of Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe. Meanwhile, violent crime remained relatively stable at 22 incidents, placing the area 30% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The sharp rise in vehicle crime may be linked to May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, which could drive unsecured vehicle theft in built-up areas. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 60%, aligning with a broader trend of 69% below the UK average for this category. Residents may find the 22.8% share of vehicle crime in total incidents particularly relevant, as it underscores a growing need for vehicle security measures in the area.

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.7% decrease from April’s 7.4 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, placing the area 16.7% below the national benchmark. Daily crime activity averaged three incidents per day, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the population size. This ratio is particularly meaningful for local households, offering a tangible measure of how often crime might intersect with daily life. The decline in overall crime, combined with the area’s consistently lower rate than the UK average, may reflect sustained community efforts or environmental factors such as increased policing presence during the bank holiday season in May.