Scawthorpe and Cusworth Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded a crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 28.4% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores a pronounced imbalance in the crime profile, with property crimes (65 incidents) outpacing violent crimes (36 incidents) by a margin of nearly 80%. The most prevalent category was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22.1% of all reported crimes and was 58% above the UK average. This stark deviation may be attributed to the area’s built-up character within Doncaster, where high-density living and proximity to retail zones could amplify disturbances. Shoplifting, though not the most frequent category, emerged as a significant concern, with 26 incidents representing 17.9% of total crimes — 202% above the UK average. This spike aligns with August’s role as a peak holiday month, when empty homes and increased foot traffic in commercial areas may heighten opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, violent crimes, despite being 24.8% of the total, remained 9% below the UK average at 2.6 per 1,000. This contrast suggests that while property crime pressures dominate, the area’s violent crime profile appears relatively stable compared to national trends. The seasonal context of August — a time of heightened tourism and seasonal migration — likely contributes to the fluctuation in crime patterns, particularly in property-related offences. However, the absence of a direct correlation between violent crime and local demographics or infrastructure raises questions about the underlying factors shaping this disparity. The data also highlights a sharp increase in drug-related crimes, which may reflect broader societal shifts or localized challenges that warrant further attention.

The most striking shift in August 2025 was the 333.3% surge in shoplifting, rising from six to 26 incidents. This spike, which places shoplifting at 1.9 per 1,000 — 202% above the UK average — may reflect increased foot traffic during the summer holiday season. Drug-related crimes also rose sharply, doubling from two to five cases, a 150% increase. This category’s rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 48% above the UK average, suggesting potential links to local social dynamics or enforcement patterns. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75%, from eight to two, a decline that contrasts with the area’s overall upward trend. Violent crimes. of the total, remained 9% below the UK average at 2.6 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour — the second most common category — was 58% above the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000. These divergences highlight a combination of property crime pressures and relatively lower violent crime rates compared to national benchmarks.

August 2025 saw Scawthorpe and Cusworth’s crime rate rise 21.9% from the previous month’s 8.5 per 1,000 to 10.4 per 1,000, marking the highest monthly rate in over a year. This increase aligns with the area’s seasonal rhythm, as August is typically a peak period for tourism and empty homes, which may heighten burglary risks. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes per day, a figure that reflects the density of reported incidents in a built-up area within Doncaster. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 96 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 13,944 people. This figure, while contextually tied to local demographics, does not directly compare to UK-wide averages due to the absence of a national daily or monthly exposure benchmark. The rise in property crimes, particularly shoplifting and vehicle crime, suggests a need for targeted interventions in retail and transport hubs.