Mexborough Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mexborough's September 2025 crime rate of 11.9 per 1,000 residents — 60.8% above the UK average — reflects a concerning trend in local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly breakdown, comprising 43% of all reported incidents, while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson followed closely. This profile aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within Doncaster, where population density and social activity likely contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The seasonal context of September, marked by back-to-school activities and the start of university term, may have intensified social tensions, potentially explaining the surge in anti-social behaviour. While the overall rate remains stable compared to the previous month, the persistent gap between Mexborough and the UK average highlights systemic challenges. The dominance of violent crime, which is 98% above the national average, suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. Meanwhile, the relatively low shoplifting rate (51% below the UK average) may indicate effective retail security measures or a lack of opportunities for such crimes. These patterns underscore the importance of community engagement and localized policing strategies to address the root causes of elevated crime rates in this urban setting.

September 2025 saw alarming increases in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 131.3% (from 16 to 37 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 33.3% (from 18 to 24). These sharp jumps contrast sharply with declines in other areas, such as other theft (-66.7%) and drugs offences (-44.4%). The violent crime category remains high, with violence and sexual offences at 5.1 per 1,000 — 98% above the UK average. This figure alone may partly explain the area's overall elevated crime rate, as violent crime often drives public concern and resource allocation. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates in Mexborough were 51% below the UK average, a trend that could reflect local retail practices or community policing efforts. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas prone to anti-social behaviour, which now constitutes nearly 20% of all reported crimes, a significant shift from previous months.

Mexborough's crime rate in September 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining by 1.6% from 12.1 to 11.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight decrease suggests continuity in local crime patterns, though the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six reported crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent need for vigilance among residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 84 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within the population. This monthly exposure rate, while not alarmingly high on a daily basis, indicates that residents are more likely to encounter crime than the average UK citizen, given Mexborough's elevated rate. The population context further reveals that, with 15,671 residents, the community's size and density may contribute to the visibility of certain crime types, particularly those linked to social interactions and public spaces.