Sprotbrough Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sprotbrough's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 31.7% deficit compared to the UK's 8.2 per 1,000 average — a gap that underscores the area's relatively secure environment. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (28.6% of total crimes), shoplifting (19.1%), and burglary (11.9%), with these three categories accounting for over half of all reported incidents. The seasonal transition into summer may have influenced these patterns: the decline in violence and sexual offences could be linked to extended daylight hours, which are often associated with reduced opportunities for such crimes. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting raises questions about retail security measures or transient populations during the summer months. While the built-up area's proximity to Doncaster's urban core may contribute to property crime rates, its overall crime profile remains markedly lower than national benchmarks. The relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour (64% below UK average) and public order offences (34% below) suggest a community with strong local engagement, though the surge in shoplifting indicates potential gaps in targeted prevention strategies.

June 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 700% (from 1 to 8 incidents) — a stark anomaly in an otherwise declining trend. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, raises questions about seasonal factors: the start of summer may have coincided with increased retail activity or transient populations. Burglary also rose sharply, doubling from 2 to 5 incidents (+150%), a figure that, while still below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), suggests vulnerabilities in property security. Conversely, public order offences fell by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), aligning with the UK average's 34% deficit. Violence and sexual offences declined by 33.3%, bringing their rate to 1.6 per 1,000 — 42% below the UK average. This reduction may reflect the area's character: a built-up area with limited nightlife infrastructure, where community policing efforts likely contribute to lower violent crime rates.

Sprotbrough's crime rate in June 2024 fell by 4.5% compared to May, reflecting a continued downward trend. With 42 crimes reported over 30 days, the area averaged roughly one crime per day — a figure that, while locally relevant, must be contextualised within the built-up area's specific dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 180 residents, a statistic that places the monthly exposure in stark contrast to the UK's broader averages. This rate, though low by national standards, warrants attention to local factors: the built-up area's proximity to Doncaster's urban core may contribute to property crime trends, while its smaller population size naturally dampens the impact of isolated incidents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, though targeted issues like shoplifting and burglary remain areas requiring focused scrutiny.