Warmsworth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Warmsworth's crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 41.5% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents, the area's rate is 49.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, underscoring a significant deviation from national trends. This elevated rate is driven primarily by the 56 incidents of violence and sexual offences, which alone exceed the UK average by 78% (4.6 per 1,000 vs. 2.6 per 1,000). The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the start of Black Friday shopping—may partly explain the persistence of violent crime, as reduced visibility and increased foot traffic in retail areas could create conditions conducive to such offences. Anti-social behaviour (17 cases) and criminal damage and arson (14 cases) further contribute to the area's elevated crime profile, with both categories exceeding UK averages by 33% and 103%, respectively. The dominance of violent crime over property-related offences (which accounted for 34% of total crimes) suggests that local dynamics, such as the area's built-up character within Doncaster, may play a role in shaping these patterns. While November is typically associated with increased retail activity, the lack of a corresponding rise in shoplifting (7 cases, 5.2% of total crimes) could indicate effective policing or community interventions in commercial zones.

November 2023 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to one incident, and a 100% rise in possession of weapons, which jumped from zero to five. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 30.8%, with cases increasing from 13 to 17. In contrast, public order offences fell by 60%, dropping from 15 to six, and burglary decreased by 54.5%, from 11 to five. The violence and sexual offences category remains significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 4.6 per 1,000 (78% above the UK's 2.6 per 1,000). This stark deviation highlights a pressing concern for local authorities, as such offences account for over 40% of all crimes in the area. Residents may find the 4.6 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, given its disproportionate impact compared to national trends.

Warmsworth's November 2023 crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 14.6% decrease from the previous month's 13.1 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. This reduction aligns with a 4.6 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences, which remains 78% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averages four incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 89 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, illustrating the frequency of crime in relation to the area's population of 12,056. While the overall rate remains elevated compared to the UK average, the month-on-month decline suggests potential effectiveness in local policing efforts or seasonal factors influencing crime patterns.