Warmsworth Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 saw Warmsworth's crime rate reach 13.4 per 1,000 residents, 55.8% above the UK average of 8.6. This marks a continued upward trend for the built-up area within Doncaster, which has struggled with elevated crime rates compared to national benchmarks. The most significant contributors to the overall rate were violence and sexual offences (26.5% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (17.3%), and criminal damage and arson (12.4%). These patterns align with July's seasonal context, when Warmsworth experiences peak summer activity, including festivals, open-air events, and increased foot traffic from tourists and local residents. The high proportion of violent crime may partly reflect the area's proximity to Doncaster's retail and leisure hubs, which attract crowds during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour, often linked to alcohol consumption and public gatherings, also spiked, suggesting a correlation with the extended hours of daylight and warmer temperatures. Criminal damage and arson—driven by vandalism during large events—saw a sharp increase, though this category remains far above the UK average. The overall crime rate, however, remains broadly consistent with Warmsworth's historical profile, which has long been marked by higher-than-average incidents of property crime and disorder.

July 2025 witnessed significant month-on-month changes, with criminal damage and arson rising 185.7% to 20 incidents—more than double the previous month's total. This surge, coupled with a 140% increase in shoplifting (from 5 to 12 cases), suggests a possible link to the summer tourism season and open-air markets that operate in the area during July. Bicycle theft also doubled, though this category remains relatively small in scale. Conversely, burglary dropped by 90% to just one incident, a stark contrast to the 10 reported in June. This decline may reflect heightened community awareness during the summer, when more residents are present in public spaces. Several crime types in Warmsworth are far above the UK average: criminal damage and arson (179% above), vehicle crime (285% above), and drugs offences (293% above). These disparities highlight the area's unique challenges, with vehicle crime likely tied to the presence of commuter parking zones and unsecured vehicles during festivals. The sharp contrast with burglary's 63% below the UK average underscores the need for targeted interventions in property crime prevention. For residents, the 185.7% increase in criminal damage and arson is a particularly concerning trend, as it may indicate a lack of effective crowd control measures during local events.

Warmsworth's crime rate in July 2025 (13.4 per 1,000) represents a 19.1% increase compared to June's 11.3, marking a clear upward trajectory. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of five crimes per day in July—a figure that, while not unusual for a built-up area, remains a frequent concern for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 74 residents, a statistic that places Warmsworth in a starkly different context compared to national averages. With a population of 12,056, the monthly exposure rate illustrates that residents face a higher likelihood of encountering crime than the UK average, which is significantly lower. This disparity is most pronounced in categories like criminal damage and arson, which are 179% above the UK rate, and drugs offences, which are 293% above. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Warmsworth's crime profile is shaped by its urban characteristics within Doncaster, where public spaces are more densely used and events attract larger crowds. While the 90% drop in burglary is a positive anomaly, the overall trend underscores the need for sustained efforts to address the area's persistent challenges in violent and property crime prevention.