Warmsworth Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Warmsworth's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 11.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61.8% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This stark divergence highlights a local pattern where specific crime types dominate the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.1% of all recorded crimes, with 36 incidents reported—a rate of 3.0 per 1,000, 20% above the UK average. Shoplifting emerged as an outlier, with 28 incidents (21.1% of total crimes) at a rate of 2.3 per 1,000, 304% above the UK average. This surge in retail-related crime contrasts with the UK's much lower rate of 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may partly explain the spike in shoplifting. However, the area's built-up nature within Doncaster likely amplifies such incidents, as high-traffic retail corridors and limited police presence during off-peak hours could contribute to opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (14 incidents) and public order offences (11 incidents) also exceeded UK averages by 224% and 114% respectively, suggesting a broader pattern of property-related crime that outpaces the national trend. These figures illustrate a community grappling with concentrated challenges in retail and public spaces, despite the area's relatively small population of 12,056.

January 2026 saw dramatic shifts in Warmsworth's crime profile. Shoplifting surged by 250% month-on-month, rising from 8 to 28 incidents. This increase, coupled with a 304% gap above the UK average, underscores a potential vulnerability in retail security during the post-holiday period. Other crime also doubled, from 5 to 10 incidents, while bicycle theft rose from 0 to 1—a 100% increase. These trends contrast sharply with declines in possession of weapons (down 75%, from 4 to 1) and drugs offences (down 60%, from 5 to 2). The shift in crime mix reveals a growing emphasis on property-related offences, with shoplifting and vehicle crime accounting for 31.4% of total incidents, compared to 27.1% for violent crimes. This balance diverges from the UK's broader distribution, where property crime typically constitutes a smaller proportion. Anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average, with 10 incidents (7.5%) compared to the national rate of 0.9 per 1,000. For residents, the 250% rise in shoplifting may be particularly relevant, as local retailers could face heightened pressure to bolster security measures during January's low-traffic period. The data also highlights an unusual drop in drug-related crimes, though the small sample size (2 incidents) means this trend may not be statistically significant.

Warmsworth's crime rate in January 2026 rose 9.0% from the previous month's 10.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day—a figure that, while modest in absolute terms, represents a significant burden for a community of 12,056 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is higher than the UK average when scaled to the same population size. This metric provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime for local households, though it does not account for variations in population density or spatial distribution. The increase from 10.1 to 11.0 per 1,000 suggests a gradual intensification of criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced visibility during short winter days or the economic pressures of the post-holiday period. While the daily crime count remains relatively low compared to larger urban areas, the concentration of incidents within a built-up area of Doncaster may amplify local impacts. Residents living in proximity to retail hubs or transport nodes might experience higher exposure to shoplifting and vehicle crime, which together accounted for 31.4% of all recorded incidents. This comparison to the previous month highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where crime rates have shown consistent growth.