Scawthorpe and Cusworth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 13,944, Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 123 crimes in January 2024, translating to a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 18.9% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining local safety standards. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark dominance of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. This is followed by criminal damage and arson (12.2%) and shoplifting (10.6%), both of which are significantly above their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may have contributed to the observed patterns, though the elevated levels of violent crime suggest deeper, more persistent factors at play. The area's crime profile is shaped by its character as a built-up district within Doncaster, where the convergence of residential and commercial spaces may create environments conducive to certain types of crime. The absence of a major university or tourist infrastructure suggests that local economic and social dynamics, rather than transient populations, are likely to be the primary drivers of crime trends.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons, drugs, and bicycle theft each doubling compared to December. These increases, while small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as post-holiday disruptions or colder weather influencing activity. Conversely, other theft and other crime both decreased, with other theft dropping by 50%—a decline that could be linked to targeted local initiatives or natural fluctuations. Violent crimes remained 12% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson were 93% above the national benchmark, suggesting localized pressures that may warrant further analysis. The stark contrast in anti-social behaviour, which was 19% below the UK average, highlights the uneven distribution of crime types, influenced by community-specific dynamics or enforcement priorities.

In January 2024, Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 123 crimes, marking a 6.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents. This translates to roughly 4 crimes reported each day, or one crime for every 113 residents over the course of the month. While the daily figure may seem modest, the cumulative impact on the local population is notable, especially when considering the area's relatively small size. The population context further highlights the significance: with 13,944 residents, the 123 crimes equate to a rate that is 18.9% above the UK average. This comparison underscores the need for continued monitoring, particularly as certain crime categories—such as violence and criminal damage—remain elevated. The monthly exposure figure, while not inherently alarming, serves as a reminder that even low-frequency crimes can accumulate to affect community safety perceptions.