Stainforth Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stainforth's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 12.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 88.1% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Doncaster, where crime remains significantly higher than the national benchmark. The breakdown of reported crimes reveals a stark emphasis on violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.3% of all incidents (31 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.9%, 13 cases) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%, 7 cases). These figures align with the area's character as a densely populated urban enclave, where social tensions and property-related disputes may contribute to higher rates of violent and anti-social incidents. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have influenced the pattern of crimes, with indoor and community-based offences likely playing a more prominent role. The crime mix in Stainforth shows a marked imbalance compared to the UK average, with categories such as violence and sexual offences being 117% above the national rate, and vehicle crime 197% above. This disparity suggests that local factors, such as the proximity of public spaces or the presence of transient populations, may be amplifying certain types of crime. The area's position within Doncaster, a larger urban borough with varying socio-economic conditions, may further compound these trends, though the precise interplay of these factors requires deeper analysis.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in February 2025 was the 100% increase in 'Other crime' cases, rising from zero to seven incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, saw a sharp uptick that may reflect underreported or newly emerging patterns. Concurrently, possession of weapons also surged by 100%, moving from zero to one reported incident, a figure that could signal a worrying trend in the area. Vehicle crime increased by 75% compared to January, linked to seasonal factors such as the end of winter affecting outdoor activity or changes in parking patterns. On the decline side, burglary dropped by 75% (from four to one incident), which may align with the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity and reduced opportunities for forced entry. Shoplifting also fell by 66.7% (from six to two incidents), due to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during February. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal trends and local dynamics, with some categories showing stark contrasts in their trajectory.

Stainforth's crime rate in February 2025 dropped by 15.4% compared to January's 14.8 per 1,000, marking a notable shift from the previous month's figures. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day in February, reflecting a localised pattern that may be influenced by seasonal factors. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 80 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within the population. This monthly exposure figure provides a broader context for residents, showing that while the rate has decreased from January, the area still experiences a higher-than-average crime burden compared to the UK as a whole. The population of 6,134 residents means that each individual is statistically more likely to encounter crime than the national average, though the month-on-month decline suggests some mitigating factors may be at play. These figures should be considered alongside local initiatives and community efforts to address persistent issues in the built-up area.