Stainforth Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,134 residents, Stainforth recorded 105 crimes in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 17.1 per 1,000 people—131% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure highlights the area’s elevated risk profile, with violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and shoplifting dominating the crime profile. The surge in shoplifting, which now accounts for 15.2% of all reported crimes, may be tied to the back-to-school period and the influx of students into the area. Anti-social behaviour, also at 15.2%, and criminal damage and arson, at 14.3%, further illustrate the challenges of managing public spaces in a built-up area within Doncaster. September’s seasonal context—nights drawing in and the start of the academic term—likely exacerbates these trends, with reduced visibility and increased social activity creating conditions for disorder. While property crimes (47) slightly outnumber violent crimes (30), the disparity is narrowing, suggesting a shift in crime dynamics that could be influenced by local factors such as the proximity to Doncaster’s retail and educational hubs. This pattern aligns with broader trends in similar urbanised areas, where community cohesion and policing strategies play critical roles in mitigating crime spikes.

September 2025 saw a dramatic surge in shoplifting, with incidents rising from three to 16—a 433.3% increase—potentially linked to the return of students and freshers in the area. Other crime also spiked, doubling from two to five cases, while possession of weapons doubled from one to two. These jumps are stark against the UK average, with shoplifting 326% above and criminal damage and arson 372% above the national rate. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60%, and other theft dropped by two-thirds, possibly due to reduced foot traffic as the month progressed. The violent crime category, at 30 incidents, remains 90% above the UK average, reflecting persistent challenges in managing anti-social behaviour and disorder. Residents may find the 433% rise in shoplifting particularly concerning, as it underscores vulnerabilities in retail areas during the transition to the autumn term.

Stainforth’s crime rate in September 2025 rose to 17.1 per 1,000 residents, a 19.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 14.4. This translates to roughly four crimes reported per day across the built-up area, with one crime occurring for every 58 residents over the course of the month. While this daily figure may seem high, it reflects the concentrated nature of Stainforth’s population and its proximity to Doncaster’s urban core, which could contribute to higher foot traffic and associated crime opportunities. The population-scaled perspective shows that the area’s crime burden is higher than the UK average, with a 131% gap in the overall rate. However, the breakdown reveals that some categories, like public order offences, are 44% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper certain crime types. This contrast highlights the complexity of crime patterns in built-up areas, where socio-economic dynamics and local infrastructure can shape outcomes.