Crime Rate in Finningley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Finningley

The total recorded crimes in Finningley, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Finningley crime rate of 5.48 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Finningley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whiphill Top Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Lancaster Court with total crimes: 3
  • Mosham Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Finningley has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 5.48 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Finningley)CrimesRank (Finningley)CrimesRank (Finningley)
Town646 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North310 23,499 23,908 2
Wheatley Hills & Intake196 72,976 42,991 3
Bentley286 33,230 32,959 4
Adwick le Street & Carcroft269 42,842 52,741 5
Hatfield210 52,193 82,084 9
Conisbrough161 102,326 62,377 6
Mexborough204 62,184 92,219 7
Thorne & Moorends167 92,202 71,889 11
Norton & Askern169 82,042 102,101 8
Rossington & Bawtry102 171,753 131,987 10
Bessacarr150 111,962 111,534 14
Edlington & Warmsworth127 131,891 121,644 12
Armthorpe144 121,363 161,491 15
Balby South125 141,552 141,556 13
Tickhill & Wadsworth104 161,534 151,270 16
Stainforth & Barnby Dun105 151,279 171,163 17
Roman Ridge94 181,171 181,003 18
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall77 19986 19773 21
Sprotbrough55 21811 21932 20

Finningley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 202415
August 202410
July 20245
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202525
March 202525
February 202522
January 202530
December 202440
November 202425
October 202429
September 202439
August 202420
July 202426
June 202464
May 202432

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 202413
October 20243
September 20245
August 202411
July 20247
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20258
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Finningley in May 2025

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

1. Whiphill Top Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Lancaster Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Mosham Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Peat Carr Bank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bancroft Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Stone Croft (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Warren Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stretton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Nutwell Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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