Stainforth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Stainforth during May 2025 accounted for 34.7% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the UK average for this category by 91%. This stark contrast highlights a significant outlier in the area's crime profile, with 33 such incidents recorded at a rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents. The overall crime rate of 15.5 per 1,000 residents places Stainforth 91.4% above the UK average of 8.1, underscoring a marked divergence from national trends. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson followed closely, contributing 12.6% each to the total crime count. These figures are consistent with seasonal patterns observed in May, when longer evenings and increased socialising in public spaces may contribute to higher levels of alcohol-fuelled incidents. The town's character as a built-up area within Doncaster likely amplifies such activity, with limited commercial or industrial infrastructure potentially reducing natural deterrents to crime. While shoplifting remained 25% below the UK average, other categories showed alarming disparities, including vehicle crime at 175% above the national rate. The balance between property and violent crimes in May was skewed, with 34.7% of crimes falling into the violent category compared to 30.5% for property crimes. This mix suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. The month's context of bank holidays and extended daylight hours may have created conditions conducive to both violent and anti-social behaviour, though these observations remain speculative without further analysis.

May 2025 saw a notable 166.7% increase in other theft, rising from 3 to 8 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in both drugs-related crimes and possession of weapons, indicates a shifting crime mix that may reflect broader social or economic pressures. Conversely, criminal damage and arson decreased by 40%, falling from 20 to 12 incidents, a drop that could be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity or increased community policing efforts. Public order offences also declined by 30%, though this decrease was offset by a 22.2% rise in vehicle crime. The category of shoplifting, at 25% below the UK average, remains an anomaly; this may be attributed to Stainforth's built-up character within Doncaster, where retail presence is less pronounced than in dedicated shopping districts. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 175% increase in vehicle crime compared to the UK average, with 7 incidents recorded at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure, while lower than the overall crime rate, still represents a significant local challenge that may warrant targeted interventions such as improved street lighting or CCTV coverage in car parks.

Stainforth's crime rate in May 2025 (15.5 per 1,000) marked a 9.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 17.1, suggesting a slight but measurable trend towards stability. This reduction, however, still leaves the area 91.4% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of criminal activity in a built-up area with a population of 6,134. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 65 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not excessively high, indicates a consistent presence of criminal activity within the community. This rate is particularly notable when compared to the national context, where the average resident faces roughly one crime every 124 days. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Stainforth's crime burden is higher than expected for its size, with the 15.5 per 1,000 rate implying that, for every 1,000 residents, the area experiences nearly twice as many crimes as the UK average. This disparity is most pronounced in categories such as violence and sexual offences, where the rate is 91% above the UK average, and criminal damage and arson, which is 233% above the national figure. These statistics suggest that local factors—such as the built-up nature of the area or its integration within Doncaster's urban fabric—may play a role in sustaining higher-than-average crime levels despite the month-on-month decline.