Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe’s crime profile in February 2025 reveals a balance between property and violent crime that diverges from national trends. The overall rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents—31.3% below the UK average—suggests a generally safer environment. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category at 28.9% of total crimes, remain 45% below the UK average. This may reflect the area’s lower population density and limited commercial activity compared to major urban centres. Property crimes, however, dominate the mix, with burglary accounting for 21.2% of incidents. This rate is 270% above the UK average, potentially linked to residential characteristics or targeted vulnerabilities in local housing stock. Vehicle crime and criminal damage also exceed national averages by 62% and 25% respectively, influenced by seasonal factors such as colder weather driving vehicle-related offences. The pre-spring lull in February, with low outdoor activity, may have contributed to a focus on indoor and residential targets. This mix of crime types illustrates a community where property-focused crimes are more prevalent than violent ones, a pattern consistent with smaller built-up areas that lack the high street density or nightlife hubs found in larger towns. The absence of significant spikes in theft from the person or public order offences further supports this interpretation, aligning with the area’s likely lower tourist presence and more subdued social environment.

February 2025 saw a sharp 133.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This surge, alongside a 100% rise in shoplifting and other crime, indicates a shift in criminal focus toward property-related offences. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 80% and weapon possession fell by 50%, suggesting a possible seasonal reduction in public order issues. The area’s burglary rate of 1.0 per 1,000—270% above the UK average of 0.3—contrasts sharply with its 52% below-average shoplifting rate. This dichotomy may reflect local factors such as residential density or community policing efforts. For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting from zero to three incidents raises questions about targeted retail areas or temporary vulnerabilities. The violence and sexual offences category, at 28.9% of total crimes, remains 45% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with the area’s lower population density and potentially lower levels of nightlife activity compared to larger urban centres.

The crime rate in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe rose by 23.8% in February 2025 compared to January 2025, increasing from 3.7 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the overall UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, where this area remains 31.3% below. Locally, 52 crimes were recorded across 28 days, averaging 2 incidents per day—a figure that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area within Doncaster. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 216 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s comparatively low crime density. While the previous month saw a decline in anti-social behaviour and weapon possession, the current month’s figures reveal a shift in criminal activity, with property crimes now accounting for 57.7% of total incidents. This balance between property and violent crime may reflect seasonal patterns, as February’s pre-spring lull could influence both residential and outdoor activities. The population context further illustrates that even with the rate increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest relative to the area’s 11,226 residents.