Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe in February 2026 reveals a distinct mix of offences that diverges from the UK average. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 31% of all crimes, but this rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents was 48% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. This suggests a relatively lower incidence of interpersonal violence compared to national trends, potentially influenced by the area’s character as a smaller, residential built-up area within Doncaster. Public order offences, at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, were 22% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect local challenges such as community tensions or transient populations. Meanwhile, other crime — a broad category encompassing unclassified or emerging issues — surged to 0.5 per 1,000 residents, 233% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, indicating a potential gap in reporting or unique local factors. The overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents was 42.2% below the UK average, a disparity consistent with the area’s smaller population and likely lower levels of economic deprivation compared to more densely populated regions. Seasonal context also plays a role: February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes, such as vehicle theft or shoplifting, which were both below UK averages. However, the sharp rise in public order and other crimes suggests that local dynamics, such as community events or transient populations, may be influencing this mix.

February 2026 saw stark shifts in crime types, with public order offences surging by 200% and other crimes rising by 150% compared to the previous month. These increases contrast with a 75% drop in drug-related crimes and a 62.5% decline in anti-social behaviour, which may reflect seasonal changes or local initiatives. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, making up 31% of all crimes, but this rate was 48% below the UK average. Conversely, other crime — including unclassified or emerging categories — was 233% above the UK average, a figure that could indicate underreporting or specific local challenges. The sharp rise in possession of weapons, which doubled from one to two incidents, highlights a potential area for further local attention. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by half, linked to reduced outdoor activity during winter.

Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe’s crime rate for February 2026 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 26.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when outdoor activity is lower and community engagement may shift indoors. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day, reflecting a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national averages. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for every 267 residents, underscoring the area’s comparatively safe environment. When scaled to the local population of 11,226, this figure highlights that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. While the UK average crime rate is 6.4 per 1,000, Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe’s rate is 42.2% below that, a disparity that may partly reflect the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community structure and lower population density compared to major urban centres.