Thorne Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 13,285, 118 reported crimes in November 2025 translate to one incident for every 113 residents. This crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents places Thorne 21.9% above the UK average of 7.3. Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents, 36.4% of total) remain the most prevalent category, followed by shoplifting (14, 11.9%) and public order offences (13, 11.0%). Seasonal factors likely contribute to these patterns: Bonfire Night may have amplified public order issues, while Black Friday shopping likely drove shoplifting spikes. The area’s status as a built-up zone within Doncaster—characterised by mixed-use retail and residential areas—may explain the disproportionate share of violent crime compared to the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) was 25% below the UK rate, suggesting local initiatives or community cohesion may be mitigating such incidents. However, the sharp rise in 'other crime' (6 incidents, 212% above the UK average) indicates emerging patterns requiring further scrutiny, linked to unreported or evolving criminal activity.

November saw significant month-on-month changes: 'other crime' surged 200% (2 to 6), burglary rose 133.3% (3 to 7), and possession of weapons doubled (0 to 1). These increases contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour (down 33.3%) and other theft (down 16.7%). The crime mix shifted sharply, with violent crime (36.4% of total) dominating over property crime (52.6% of total). Violence and sexual offences (3.2 per 1,000) were 25% above the UK average, while shoplifting (1.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.0 per 1,000) were 75% and 113% above, respectively. This imbalance suggests that localised factors—such as the proximity of Thorne to Doncaster’s retail corridors or transient populations during festive periods—may be driving these specific categories. Residents might note that while anti-social behaviour rates were lower than the UK average, the surge in 'other crime'—a category encompassing fraud, cybercrime, and unclassified offences—could signal underreported issues requiring targeted community engagement.

Thorne’s crime rate rose 13.4% from 7.8 per 1,000 in October to 8.9 per 1,000 in November. Daily crime activity averaged four incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s built-up nature and mixed-use character. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 113 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, highlights the need for vigilance in high-traffic zones. Comparing this to the UK average, Thorne’s population of 13,285 experiences a higher-than-average burden of violent crime and shoplifting, yet lower rates of anti-social behaviour. This disparity may stem from local policing strategies or demographic factors, such as a younger population more likely to engage in retail crime. However, the 212% increase in 'other crime'—a category often linked to digital or economic crimes—suggests that traditional metrics may not fully capture the evolving nature of crime in this area. Residents should consider these figures in context: while the daily crime count is manageable, the concentration of certain offences requires targeted awareness and community support.