Stainforth Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Stainforth's October 2023 crime rate of 13.2 per 1,000 residents places it 65% above the UK average of 8.0, reflecting a persistent challenge for local policing. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.7% of all incidents (33 cases), a figure that is 100% above the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's built-up character, where concentrated populations and limited space for social interaction could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Criminal damage and arson followed closely, making up 17.3% of total crimes (14 cases), a rate 265% above the UK average. This suggests a particular vulnerability to property-related offences, tied to the area's infrastructure or community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, at 14.8% of all incidents (12 cases), also exceeded the UK average by 56%, indicating a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns: the clocks going back in October led to darker evenings, which could have influenced both crime rates and police visibility. However, the most unexpected shift was the 88.9% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 18 to 2 cases. While this decline might be attributed to reduced foot traffic during Halloween or changes in retail operations, a specific cause. Overall, the crime profile in Stainforth highlights a combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and the broader socio-economic context of the Doncaster region.

The most dramatic change in October was the 88.9% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 18 incidents in September to just 2. This sharp decline, though unexplained by the data, may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during darker evenings or changes in retail activity around Halloween. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour rose by 50.0%, increasing from 8 to 12 incidents—a trend that could be linked to the area's built-up nature and the potential for concentrated social interactions in limited public spaces. Violence and sexual offences also climbed by 10.0%, with 33 cases recorded, placing this category 100% above the UK average. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 76.9%, from 13 to 3, indicating a reduction in alcohol-related incidents or changes in policing focus. The area's vehicle crime rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 188% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the presence of commuter parking or unsecured vehicles in residential areas.

Stainforth's crime rate in October 2023 fell by 24.3% compared to the previous month, dropping from 17.4 to 13.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline contrasts with the area's overall position above the UK average, highlighting a short-term shift in crime patterns. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported each day in October—a figure that, while consistent with the area's historical norms, remains higher than the UK average for similar built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 76 residents, a statistic that underscores the density of incidents relative to the area's population of 6,134. When scaled to the local context, this means that 81 crimes were spread across a relatively small geographic footprint, potentially reflecting concentrated activity in specific neighbourhoods or hotspots. The drop from September's rate may align with seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings following the clocks going back in October, which could influence patterns of outdoor activity and associated crime.