New Rossington and Rossington Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

December 2023 presented a mixed picture of crime in New Rossington and Rossington, a built-up area within Doncaster. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents placed the area 12.5% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area’s relatively stable community dynamics and lower population density compared to larger urban centres. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for nearly half (48.9%) of all reported incidents, a rate 18% higher than the UK average. This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the area’s lower rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which were 14% and 38% below the UK average respectively. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as December’s long evenings and holiday-related absences may have influenced both the types and frequencies of crimes reported. For example, the sharp decline in shoplifting — 93.8% from November — aligns with the seasonal closure of retail outlets and reduced foot traffic in the area. Conversely, the rise in burglary and other theft suggests potential challenges in securing properties during the festive period, when vacant homes may be more common. The area’s lower rates of vehicle crime and drug-related offences compared to the UK average further illustrate its distinct crime profile, shaped by its character as a smaller, more tightly-knit built-up area with fewer commercial hubs. These patterns underscore the importance of tailoring local crime prevention strategies to the specific needs of this community.

December 2023 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with burglary and other theft surging by 200% and 100% respectively compared to November. These spikes, from 2 to 6 and 2 to 4 incidents, suggest potential vulnerabilities in property security during the festive season. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 93.8%, from 16 to 1 incident, likely due to reduced retail activity and holiday closures. The area’s violent crime rate also stood out: violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.9% of all crimes, 18% above the UK average. This disparity highlights a unique challenge in this built-up area, where anti-social behaviour and public order offences were lower than the UK norm. Residents may find the 88% drop in drugs-related crimes (from 5 to 1) particularly reassuring, though the 150% increase in 'other crime' remains an anomaly requiring further local analysis.

December 2023 saw an 18.5% drop in the area’s crime rate compared to November, falling from 7.8 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as December’s longer evenings and holiday-related absences may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the daily crime count averaged three incidents per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means one crime occurred for every 158 residents — a measure that highlights the relative rarity of incidents compared to broader UK trends. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like shoplifting, which fell by 93.8% from November, suggesting that seasonal closures and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may have played a role. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while the area’s overall crime rate remains below the UK average, specific categories like violence and sexual offences are higher, indicating a need for targeted local interventions.