Crime Rate in Finningley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Finningley

The total recorded crimes in Finningley, Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Finningley crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Finningley, encompassing approximately 13,511 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (1150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
Finningley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 4
  • St Vincent'S Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Anson Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Finningley?

To understand the safety of Finningley, we need to analyze Finningley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Finningley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 977 crimes compared to 2286.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Finningley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Finningley had fewer crimes than the Doncaster average, with 966 crimes compared to 2,151. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Finningley recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Doncaster, Finningley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Finningley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Finningley has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 6.36 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Finningley crimes were 977. The crime rate of Finningley in 2024 was 72.31 (year) or 6.03 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Finningley were around 966 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.49 (year) or 5.96 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Finningley)CrimesRank (Finningley)CrimesRank (Finningley)
Town742 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North289 23,499 23,908 2
Wheatley Hills & Intake221 62,976 42,991 3
Bentley245 33,230 32,959 4
Mexborough235 42,184 92,219 7
Adwick le Street & Carcroft220 72,842 52,741 5
Hatfield226 52,193 82,084 9
Conisbrough205 82,326 62,377 6
Thorne & Moorends156 112,202 71,889 11
Norton & Askern151 122,042 102,101 8
Edlington & Warmsworth162 91,891 121,644 12
Rossington & Bawtry127 131,753 131,987 10
Bessacarr161 101,962 111,534 14
Balby South115 161,552 141,556 13
Armthorpe127 141,363 161,491 15
Tickhill & Wadsworth80 191,534 151,270 16
Stainforth & Barnby Dun125 151,279 171,163 17
Roman Ridge84 181,171 181,003 18
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall64 21986 19773 21
Sprotbrough73 20811 21932 20

Finningley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 202413
October 20243
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 20258
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20252
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202520
May 202535
April 202525
March 202525
February 202522
January 202530
December 202440
November 202425
October 202429
September 202439
August 202420

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20253
February 20258
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Finningley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Finningley postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Vincent'S Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
3. Anson Grove (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Stretton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Sandhills Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Poppyfields Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Harvey Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Broom Hill Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Summit Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. The Bramblings (Map)
Total2
Other crime2

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