Sprotbrough Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2023, Sprotbrough—a built-up area within Doncaster—reported 50 crimes across its population of 7,559 residents, translating to a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000. This figure is 12% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (42% of all incidents), followed by other theft (10%) and public order issues (10%). These patterns may be influenced by the area's character as a small, semi-rural community with limited commercial activity, where interpersonal conflicts and minor thefts are more likely to occur. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—likely contributed to the rise in violence and sexual offences, which could be linked to heightened social interactions during holidays and warmer evenings. Conversely, the decline in criminal damage and arson by 62.5% may be tied to reduced outdoor activity during the Easter break. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, masks significant variation in specific categories: for instance, drug-related crimes were 111% above the UK average, suggesting potential local challenges that require further analysis. This data underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both demographic and seasonal factors, rather than viewing them in isolation.

April 2023 saw a 400% increase in other theft, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, the most dramatic shift in the month. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 40%, reaching 21 cases—a significant jump from 15 in March. This escalation contrasts with declines in criminal damage and arson, which dropped by 62.5% to 3 incidents, possibly linked to the Easter holiday period reducing outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour, at 5 cases, remained 41% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, a trend that may reflect the area's smaller, more closely knit community dynamics. Drug-related crimes fell by 50% to 3 cases, aligning with a national trend of reduced drug-related incidents in early spring. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local crime patterns, with specific categories like other theft and violence showing marked volatility.

Sprotbrough's crime rate in April 2023 fell to 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.1% decrease from March's 6.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the usual seasonal pattern seen in built-up areas during spring, when increased daylight and warmer weather may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity within the community. When scaled to the local population of 7,559, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 151 residents, a rate that is 12% below the UK average. This lower-than-average exposure suggests a relatively safer environment compared to the national picture, though local fluctuations in specific crime types—such as the 40% rise in violence and sexual offences—highlight the need for targeted attention to emerging patterns.