Sprotbrough Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked a continuation of Sprotbrough's trend toward lower crime rates compared to the UK average, with a recorded rate of 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents — 14.1% below the national average of 8.5. This built-up area within Doncaster, home to approximately 7,559 residents, saw violent crimes dominate the crime profile, accounting for 41.8% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences (23 cases) were the most frequent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (14 cases) and shoplifting (5 cases). The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — likely contributed to patterns in anti-social behaviour, as longer daylight hours and warmer weather may have influenced outdoor activity and social interactions. While violent crime rates remained elevated compared to UK averages, property crimes were lower, with shoplifting rates 30% above the UK average but overall property crime (15 cases) comprising only 27% of total incidents. This suggests a shift in the crime mix toward interpersonal offences rather than property-focused crimes, possibly reflecting local demographics or community dynamics. The data also highlights the importance of contextual factors: for instance, the higher rate of anti-social behaviour may be linked to Sprotbrough's status as a built-up area with mixed-use spaces that can foster both community engagement and conflict. These patterns, while consistent with broader UK trends in some areas, show distinct local variations that warrant further exploration.

June 2023 saw significant month-on-month changes in Sprotbrough's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 55.6% (from 9 to 14 cases) and shoplifting rising by 66.7% (from 3 to 5 cases). This surge in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 25.5% of all reported crimes, was 28% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000 residents. The rise in shoplifting — 0.7 per 1,000 residents — was 30% above the UK average, suggesting potential pressures on local retail environments despite the overall lower crime rate. Conversely, several categories saw notable decreases: public order offences dropped 66.7% (from 3 to 1), vehicle crime fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and other crime plummeted 80% (from 5 to 1). These declines may reflect seasonal factors, with the start of summer potentially reducing opportunities for vehicle-related crimes or public disorder. The balance of crime types also shifted toward violent offences, which now constitute 41.8% of total incidents, compared to 30% in May. This shift is particularly pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which at 3.0 per 1,000 residents were 3% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 55.6% increase in anti-social behaviour — a category that often includes disturbances in residential areas, which could prompt local authorities to consider targeted interventions.

Compared to May 2023, Sprotbrough's crime rate in June fell by 6.8%, from 7.8 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, suggests a stabilising trend in the area's crime profile. On a daily basis, the 55 total crimes reported in June equate to roughly 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised against the area's population of 7,559 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average in most categories but higher in specific areas like anti-social behaviour. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Sprotbrough's crime rate remains relatively low compared to many parts of the UK, particularly in property-related offences. For instance, burglary rates were 6% below the UK average, and other theft was 38% below. However, the higher-than-average rates in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting indicate areas for targeted policing or community engagement. This contrast between overall low crime and specific category elevations underscores the complexity of local crime patterns, where broader trends may mask concentrated issues in particular types of offences. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the variability of crime trends — a 6.8% decrease in June may not be sustainable, and further analysis would be needed to determine whether this reflects a genuine shift or a temporary fluctuation.