New Rossington and Rossington Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

New Rossington and Rossington, a built-up area within Doncaster, reported a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, placing it 25% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, where crime rates are generally higher. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.7% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson at 12.7%, and anti-social behaviour at 11.3%. These figures reflect a mix of persistent and emerging challenges, with violent crime remaining a dominant concern despite the overall decline in rates. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle theft. The area’s crime profile is consistent with its urban character, where community policing and local engagement initiatives may help mitigate some risks. However, the persistent gap in criminal damage and arson rates compared to the UK average suggests a need for targeted interventions in this category. The overall crime rate’s alignment with the UK average for violent crime, while significantly lower in property-related offences, highlights a combination of local conditions and broader national trends.

January 2026 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with shoplifting surging by 200% from 1 to 3 incidents, marking the most significant increase in the month. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, highlights a shift in criminal activity that may reflect post-holiday retail patterns or changes in local enforcement priorities. Conversely, other theft fell sharply by 66.7%, from 6 to 2 incidents, suggesting potential improvements in security measures or reduced opportunities for opportunistic crimes. The area also recorded a 47.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 59 to 31 incidents, a drop that outpaces the UK average for this category by 12%. This decline may be linked to seasonal factors, such as reduced social gatherings during the post-holiday period. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson remained higher than the UK average, with a 46% disparity, indicating a persistent challenge in this category that local authorities may need to address.

New Rossington and Rossington recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, a 31.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This marks the area as significantly safer compared to its own historical trends. On a daily basis, the locality saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day over the 31-day period, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 196 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 13,908, this monthly exposure suggests a relatively low likelihood of individual residents encountering crime. The reduction in overall crime aligns with seasonal patterns, as January typically sees fewer outdoor activities and reduced retail footfall, which may contribute to lower opportunities for certain types of crime. This contrast with the UK average highlights the area’s unique position in the national crime profile, where its focus on community policing and local engagement may play a role in maintaining lower rates.