Warmsworth Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Warmsworth's crime profile in February 2025 reflects a mix of challenges and localized shifts, with the overall crime rate standing at 10.6 per 1,000 residents—58.2% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends underscores the area's unique dynamics as a built-up district within Doncaster. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (35.9% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson, each contributing nearly 11% to the overall figure. These rates are significantly higher than UK averages, with violence and sexual offences alone 62% above the national level. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partially explain the elevated levels of indoor-related crimes, though the sharp increase in shoplifting (29% above UK average) suggests additional factors at play, such as economic pressures or changes in retail patterns. Meanwhile, the dominance of violent crime over property crime (46 vs. 55 incidents) indicates a shift in the area's crime profile, with violent offences now accounting for nearly 36% of all reported crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically outweigh violent ones. The data also reveals a marked disparity in specific categories: vehicle crime in Warmsworth is 170% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area's infrastructure or traffic patterns, while public order offences are 32% below the UK rate, suggesting a relative absence of disturbances in this category. These figures highlight the need for tailored approaches to address the area's unique challenges, particularly in mitigating violent crime and shoplifting, while capitalizing on the lower rates of public order issues.

February 2025 saw a 400% surge in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 10 incidents, a figure that dwarfs the UK average by 29%. This spike may reflect seasonal shifts, as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity could drive more indoor retail theft. Conversely, burglary fell by 60% (from 15 to 6), linked to increased police presence or community initiatives not explicitly mentioned in the data. Anti-social behaviour also jumped by 180%, from 5 to 14 incidents, a rate 24% above the UK average, which could indicate pressures related to the winter months and limited community engagement opportunities. Public order offences dropped by 33.3%, aligning with the UK average and reflecting the reduced public gatherings typical of February. These contrasting trends highlight the combination of seasonal and local factors influencing crime patterns.

Warmsworth's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 10.6 per 1,000 residents, a 37.7% increase from the previous month's 7.7 per 1,000. This brings the area's rate 58.2% above the UK average, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. Daily crime activity averaged five incidents per day, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 94 residents. This figure underscores the heightened risk for local residents compared to the broader UK context, where the average rate is 6.7 per 1,000. While the population of 12,056 means each resident faces a slightly higher chance of encountering crime than the UK average, the most significant disparity lies in specific categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 62% above the UK rate. These figures suggest that local factors, such as the built-up area's characteristics within Doncaster, may contribute to the elevated rates, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct links.