Scawthorpe and Cusworth Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 13,944, Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 106 crimes in January 2025, translating to a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 7.0% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent gap between local and national crime profiles. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (37.7% of total), anti-social behaviour (15.1%), and shoplifting (11.3%), with all three categories significantly exceeding UK averages. This imbalance may be attributed to the area’s built-up nature within Doncaster, which combines urban density with limited retail and social infrastructure. Violence and sexual offences, for instance, rose sharply from 31 to 40 incidents, likely influenced by the post-holiday period and reduced daylight hours that can exacerbate social tensions. Anti-social behaviour, which saw a 100% increase compared to December, may be linked to the area’s proximity to transport hubs or communal spaces where transient populations congregate. Shoplifting’s 20% rise could be driven by targeted retail areas or seasonal shopping patterns, though January typically sees lower footfall compared to festive months. The seasonal context of January—shorter days and post-holiday economic activity—may explain why property crimes (38 incidents) and violent crimes (40 incidents) dominate, while outdoor crimes like burglary and public order offences decline. This pattern is consistent with other built-up areas in South Yorkshire, where property and violent crime often outpace other categories due to socioeconomic factors and population density. While the area’s overall crime rate remains above the UK average, the significant month-on-month decrease from 8.7 per 1,000 in December suggests that localized efforts or seasonal factors may have temporarily curbed incidents. However, the persistent elevation in violent and anti-social crime underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in high-risk areas or during periods of increased social interaction.

January 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+100.0%) and violence and sexual offences (+29.0%), with the latter rising from 31 to 40 incidents. This surge in violent crime, despite the post-holiday lull typically seen in January, may be linked to local factors such as increased social gatherings or economic pressures in the area. Conversely, burglary fell by 70.0% (from 10 to 3), a drop that aligns with seasonal trends of reduced outdoor activity and retail footfall. Shoplifting also increased by 20.0%, possibly driven by targeted retail areas or transient populations. Violent crime in the area remains 16% above the UK average (2.9 vs 2.5 per 1,000), while vehicle crime is 2% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.4 per 1,000). These disparities suggest localized vulnerabilities, such as high concentrations of anti-social behaviour in specific neighbourhoods or retail hubs. Residents may find the 12.4% monthly decrease in overall crime rates encouraging, though targeted interventions may still be required for persistent categories like violence and anti-social behaviour.

In January 2025, Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a 12.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.7 per 1,000. This decline, while notable, remains 7.0% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 3 crimes reported each day, translating to one crime for every 132 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population of 13,944. The reduction in crime compared to December may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter daylight hours and post-holiday economic activity, though the area’s built-up nature within Doncaster likely sustains a baseline of property and violent crime. The contrast with the UK average highlights localized pressures, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, which remain significantly above national levels. These figures, while lower than the previous month, still necessitate attention to underlying patterns.