Stainforth Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Stainforth's crime rate in May 2023 reached 13.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 68.8% increase above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends underscores the area's distinct crime profile, which is shaped by its role as a built-up district within Doncaster. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.6% of all incidents, with a rate of 6.0 per 1,000—more than double the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 2.5 per 1,000, while criminal damage and arson also exceeded national norms by 110%. These patterns may be influenced by the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, which could create environments conducive to certain types of crime. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may have contributed to the spike in violence, as extended daylight hours and social gatherings could heighten opportunities for conflict. However, the absence of a corresponding rise in property crime, which remained relatively low at 1.3 per 1,000, suggests that local factors such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics may play a role in moderating certain crime types. The area's relatively small population of 6,134 residents means that crime trends here are more susceptible to outliers, requiring careful interpretation alongside broader regional data.

Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category in May, accounting for 44.6% of all crimes. This rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents is 116% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics or unmet community needs. Robbery saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, a stark anomaly that could indicate targeted activity or isolated incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 58.3%, dropping from 36 to 15 cases. This decline may be linked to seasonal changes, such as the closure of certain venues over bank holidays. The category of 'other crime' also stood out, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents—400% above the UK average—highlighting the need for further analysis into unclassified incidents. Residents might find the 25.9% overall rate decrease from the previous month noteworthy, suggesting that targeted interventions or natural fluctuations may be at play.

Stainforth's crime rate in May 2023 fell by 25.9% compared to the previous month, dropping from 18.3 to 13.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal shift, as May's extended evenings and bank holidays may have altered local activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes per day, a figure that reflects the month's overall volume but does not capture fluctuations in specific crime types. Over the course of May, one crime was reported for roughly every 74 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides context for how frequently crime intersects with daily life in Stainforth. This figure, while higher than the UK average, must be interpreted within the area's unique demographic and geographic profile, which includes a mix of residential and commercial spaces that may influence crime dynamics differently than larger urban centres.