Warmsworth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 12,056, 171 crimes reported in May 2024 translate to one reported crime for every 71 residents over the course of the month. This places Warmsworth’s crime rate at 14.2 per 1,000 people—69% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (30.4% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (14.6%) and anti-social behaviour (12.9%). These figures suggest a concentration of incidents in public spaces, which may partly explain the elevated rates. May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, particularly around bank holidays, could have contributed to higher reports of violence and public order offences. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average (239% above) hints at potential issues with property neglect or vandalism in specific areas. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of other theft (48% below the UK average) suggests that personal property crimes may be less prevalent, due to community awareness or local initiatives not explicitly mentioned in the data. The overall profile indicates a built-up area within Doncaster where community dynamics and seasonal rhythms play a significant role in shaping crime patterns.

May 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in drug-related crimes (150%), robbery (100%), and criminal damage and arson (47.1%). These rises may reflect heightened activity during May’s bank holidays or increased socialising in public spaces. Conversely, burglary and other theft both decreased—burglary dropped by 53.8% (from 13 to 6) and other theft fell by 40% (from 5 to 3), potentially indicating improved security measures or seasonal shifts in criminal focus. Violent crimes, which accounted for 30.4% of all incidents, were 51% above the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), underscoring a pressing concern for local safety. Public order offences also surged, with rates 138% above the UK average, linked to the area’s urban environment and increased foot traffic during warmer evenings. The rate of other theft being 48% below the UK average offers a contrasting insight, suggesting that while some crime types are rising, others remain below national levels. Residents may find the specific rise in drug-related crimes most relevant, as this category more than doubled compared to the previous month.

The crime rate in Warmsworth rose by 10.3% from 12.9 per 1,000 in April 2024 to 14.2 per 1,000 in May 2024. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly six crimes reported each day—a figure that, while not immediately alarming, reflects a consistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 71 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within this built-up area. When scaled to the population, Warmsworth’s rate is higher than the UK average, with violent crimes alone 51% above the national benchmark. This disparity may be influenced by local factors such as the area’s urban density, the presence of high-traffic zones, or seasonal trends like the extended evenings in May, which can encourage outdoor drinking and socialising. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while the overall rate is elevated, the distribution of crime types varies—some categories, like other theft, are below the UK average, suggesting that not all aspects of Warmsworth’s crime profile align with national trends.