Warmsworth Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Warmsworth’s crime rate in October 2023 reached 13.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 63.7% above the UK average of 8.0. This places the area within a built-up region of Doncaster where crime patterns are influenced by both urban dynamics and seasonal shifts. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (32.9% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (12.0%) and vehicle crime (10.1%). These figures align with the area’s character as a densely populated urban environment, where high foot traffic and proximity to transport hubs may contribute to property-related offences. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the start of the winter season, and the proximity to Halloween—likely plays a role in the rise of certain crimes. For instance, the sharp increase in robbery and theft from the person could be partly explained by reduced visibility and increased street activity during Halloween. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) suggests that community-focused interventions or local policing strategies may be having some effect. The overall crime rate, however, remains a concern, with property crimes and violent incidents both significantly exceeding national benchmarks. This pattern may be exacerbated by the area’s limited green spaces and higher population density, which can create conditions conducive to crime. The UK average serves as a useful benchmark, but local factors—such as the presence of commercial areas or transient populations—must be considered when interpreting these figures.

October 2023 saw three crimes—robbery, drugs, and theft from the person—each increase by 100% compared to September, reflecting a sharp spike in these categories. This surge contrasts with declines in other crime types, including a 66.7% drop in 'other crime' and an 18.8% decrease in criminal damage and arson. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.9% of all crimes, remained 59% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by nearly 19%, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or local initiatives. The most striking shift, however, was the doubling of robbery incidents, which jumped from zero to two cases—a change that could be linked to October’s darker evenings and Halloween-related activity.

Warmsworth's crime rate in October 2023 rose to 13.1 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 11.0. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, approximately 5 crimes were reported each day in October, reflecting a persistent local challenge. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 76 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 12,056. While this monthly exposure is a stark indicator, it does not account for variations in population density or specific local factors that may influence reporting patterns. The rise in overall crime, combined with the specific increases in categories like robbery and drugs, suggests a combination of seasonal and situational pressures that warrant further local scrutiny.