Sprotbrough Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sprotbrough's July 2024 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places it 13.1% below the UK average of 8.4, a position that reflects both local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. The area's crime profile is dominated by anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 32.7% of all incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This category's sharp increase—up 350% from four to eighteen incidents—may be linked to the summer season's impact on community interactions, with festivals and outdoor events potentially contributing to heightened tensions or disruptions. Violence and sexual offences, making up 29.1% of incidents, are 26% below the UK rate, a discrepancy that could be attributed to effective policing strategies or the area's demographic makeup. Shoplifting, at 9.1% of total crimes, shows a 37.5% decline from June, due to increased retail security measures or seasonal shopping patterns. The UK average for shoplifting is 0.7 per 1,000, with Sprotbrough's rate slightly above, indicating a need for targeted interventions. Seasonal context suggests that July's peak tourism and school holidays may influence crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour likely exacerbated by crowded public spaces and extended social hours. These factors, combined with the area's built-up nature within Doncaster, create a unique crime profile that diverges from national trends in key categories.

July 2024 saw a 350% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from four to eighteen incidents, a sharp jump that may correlate with the summer season's increased public gatherings. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 300%, reflecting a potential link to festivals or outdoor events typical of the month. In contrast, burglary rates fell by 80%, dropping from five to one incident, possibly due to heightened community vigilance or seasonal patterns. Shoplifting decreased by 37.5% despite a 3% UK-wide increase, indicating local factors that may suppress such crimes. Anti-social behaviour in Sprotbrough is 66% above the UK average, a stark divergence that warrants attention. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences in the area are 26% below the UK rate, suggesting effective local initiatives or demographic differences. These shifts in crime mix highlight the combination of seasonal dynamics and community-specific factors.

Sprotbrough's crime rate in July 2024 rose by 30.9% compared to June 2024, moving from 5.6 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still places the area 13.1% below the UK average of 8.4. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two reported incidents per day in July, a figure that may reflect the summer season's impact on community activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 137 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average when considering the area's size, suggesting a relatively safer environment despite the upward trend. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Sprotbrough's crime burden is distributed across its 7,559 residents in a manner that contrasts with national trends, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and violence, which show divergent patterns compared to the UK average.