Crime in Finningley: statistics, rates and trends
290 crimes were recorded in Finningley in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Finningley at a glance
- Crime trends in Finningley
- Types of crime in Finningley
- Finningley compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Finningley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Finningley
- Population and deprivation in Finningley
- Questions about crime in Finningley
- About this data
290 crimes were recorded in Finningley in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 124 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Finningley has the 1,119th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Finningley | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 290 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.4 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,538 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Finningley was highest in the year to July 2020 (459 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (280). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 290 | 52.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 298 | 53.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 280 | 50.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 385 | 69.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 359 | 64.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 321 | 58.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 459 | 82.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 373 | 67.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 338 | 61.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Finningley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+20%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-62%) and criminal damage and arson (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 22.4 | 0.65 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 8.7 | 0.57 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 4.9 | 0.59 | +125% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -12% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.0 | 0.94 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -62% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -44% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.4 | 0.23 | -58% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Finningley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Finningley recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Finningley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Finningley recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Finningley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Finningley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Finningley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Finningley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Finningley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Finningley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Finningley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Finningley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Finningley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Finningley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Finningley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Finningley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Finningley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Finningley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Finningley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Finningley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Finningley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Finningley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Finningley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Finningley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Finningley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Finningley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Finningley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Finningley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Finningley |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rossington and Rossington | 1,110 | 75.8 | +45% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | +86% |
| Doncaster | 17,829 | 192.1 | +267% |
| Harworth and Bircotes | 727 | 95.7 | +83% |
| Tickhill | 261 | 49.8 | -5% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 721 | 63.8 | +22% |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,474 | 107.8 | +106% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,737 | 155.2 | +196% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Finningley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anson Grove | 28 |
| On or near Lancaster Court | 18 |
| On or near Oak Tree Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Station Road | 14 |
| On or near Baytree Grove | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Hawthorne Road | 9 |
| On or near Holly Road | 9 |
| On or near Poplar Way | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Finningley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 110 | 37.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Finningley has an estimated population of 5,538. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Finningley sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Finningley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.1% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Finningley a safe place to live?
Finningley recorded 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Finningley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Finningley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Finningley was down 3% on the year before: 290 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 298 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Finningley?
Finningley is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Finningley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.