The total recorded crimes in Doncaster, UK in January 2026 are around 3,291 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Doncaster crime rate of 10.68 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 Doncaster, encompassing approximately 308,104 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Doncaster, we need to analyze Doncaster crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Doncaster has recorded 48,010 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 155.82 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 21 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 45,176 crimes with a crime rate of 146.63, ranking it 26 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.
Relative to South Yorkshire:
In 2024, Doncaster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Yorkshire average, with 48010 crimes compared to 48673.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Doncaster recorded fewer crimes than 2 out of 3 other cities.
In 2023, Doncaster had fewer crimes than the South Yorkshire average, with 45,176 crimes compared to 45,233. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Doncaster recorded fewer crimes than 2 out of 3 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Doncaster is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in South Yorkshire, Doncaster has a lower crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Town (628 crimes), and the safest, Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall (55 crimes), is 573 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Doncaster.
Similarly, the area of Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (500 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Armthorpe South (21 crimes), with a difference of 479 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Doncaster.
| Town | 628 |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 282 |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 259 |
| Bentley | 191 |
| Mexborough | 176 |
| Rossington & Bawtry | 83 |
| Balby South | 82 |
| Sprotbrough | 73 |
| Finningley | 72 |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 55 |
| Central Doncaster & Hyde Park | 500 |
| Belle Vue & Town Fields | 170 |
| Balby Carr | 156 |
| Wheatley Hills | 142 |
| Bentley & Toll Bar | 123 |
| Warmsworth, Braithwell & Stainton | 34 |
| Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley | 26 |
| Rossington | 26 |
| Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield | 22 |
| Armthorpe South | 21 |
In January 2026 the Doncaster has recorded 3,291 crimes with crime rate of 10.68 ranking 32th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in South Yorkshire.
In 2024, the total Doncaster crimes were 48,010. The crime rate of Doncaster in 2024 was 155.82 (year) or 12.99 (month) ranking it 21 danzarous in the UK. Doncaster ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in South Yorkshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Doncaster were around 45,176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 146.63 (year) or 12.22 (month) ranking 26 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in South Yorkshire, Doncaster ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Doncaster
| City | January 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (South Yorkshire) | Crimes | Rank (South Yorkshire) | Crimes | Rank (South Yorkshire) | |
| Rotherham | 2,254 | 4 | 32,343 | 4 | 29,977 | 4 |
| Barnsley | 2,102 | 3 | 32,318 | 3 | 30,570 | 3 |
| Sheffield | 5,663 | 2 | 82,022 | 2 | 75,208 | 2 |
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1158 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (442 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1161 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 407 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1191 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (427 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1227 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (528 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1140 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (483 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1294 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (614 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1345 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 645 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1263 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (646 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1300 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (639 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1317 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (626 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1263 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (594 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1018 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 442 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 14677 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1223.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1345 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1158 |
| December 2025 | 1161 |
| November 2025 | 1191 |
| October 2025 | 1227 |
| September 2025 | 1140 |
| August 2025 | 1294 |
| July 2025 | 1345 |
| June 2025 | 1263 |
| May 2025 | 1300 |
| April 2025 | 1317 |
| March 2025 | 1263 |
| February 2025 | 1018 |
A total of 450 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
| July 2025 | 51 |
| June 2025 | 41 |
| May 2025 | 29 |
| April 2025 | 43 |
| March 2025 | 36 |
| February 2025 | 30 |
A total of 1598 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 165 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 121 |
| November 2025 | 113 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 130 |
| August 2025 | 133 |
| July 2025 | 161 |
| June 2025 | 134 |
| May 2025 | 119 |
| April 2025 | 165 |
| March 2025 | 134 |
| February 2025 | 140 |
A total of 186 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 21 |
| June 2025 | 18 |
| May 2025 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 23 |
| March 2025 | 18 |
| February 2025 | 11 |
A total of 1445 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 172 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 103 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
| July 2025 | 116 |
| June 2025 | 145 |
| May 2025 | 121 |
| April 2025 | 162 |
| March 2025 | 172 |
| February 2025 | 126 |
A total of 243 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
| July 2025 | 28 |
| June 2025 | 14 |
| May 2025 | 20 |
| April 2025 | 22 |
| March 2025 | 15 |
| February 2025 | 13 |
A total of 6493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 541.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 646 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 442 |
| December 2025 | 407 |
| November 2025 | 427 |
| October 2025 | 528 |
| September 2025 | 483 |
| August 2025 | 614 |
| July 2025 | 645 |
| June 2025 | 646 |
| May 2025 | 639 |
| April 2025 | 626 |
| March 2025 | 594 |
| February 2025 | 442 |
A total of 3238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 269.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 341 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 305 |
| December 2025 | 323 |
| November 2025 | 341 |
| October 2025 | 274 |
| September 2025 | 301 |
| August 2025 | 293 |
| July 2025 | 228 |
| June 2025 | 180 |
| May 2025 | 244 |
| April 2025 | 224 |
| March 2025 | 231 |
| February 2025 | 294 |
A total of 1913 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 159.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 186 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 163 |
| December 2025 | 161 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 123 |
| September 2025 | 157 |
| August 2025 | 151 |
| July 2025 | 142 |
| June 2025 | 186 |
| May 2025 | 150 |
| April 2025 | 168 |
| March 2025 | 185 |
| February 2025 | 173 |
A total of 531 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 56 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
| July 2025 | 42 |
| June 2025 | 32 |
| May 2025 | 55 |
| April 2025 | 54 |
| March 2025 | 39 |
| February 2025 | 31 |
A total of 3107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 258.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 317 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 245 |
| December 2025 | 218 |
| November 2025 | 287 |
| October 2025 | 317 |
| September 2025 | 260 |
| August 2025 | 279 |
| July 2025 | 296 |
| June 2025 | 245 |
| May 2025 | 277 |
| April 2025 | 224 |
| March 2025 | 262 |
| February 2025 | 197 |
A total of 2893 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 241.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 286 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 183 |
| December 2025 | 188 |
| November 2025 | 231 |
| October 2025 | 209 |
| September 2025 | 268 |
| August 2025 | 259 |
| July 2025 | 286 |
| June 2025 | 253 |
| May 2025 | 271 |
| April 2025 | 276 |
| March 2025 | 280 |
| February 2025 | 189 |
A total of 2306 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 192.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 232 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 187 |
| December 2025 | 188 |
| November 2025 | 189 |
| October 2025 | 189 |
| September 2025 | 202 |
| August 2025 | 232 |
| July 2025 | 192 |
| June 2025 | 184 |
| May 2025 | 200 |
| April 2025 | 219 |
| March 2025 | 198 |
| February 2025 | 126 |
A total of 3637 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 303.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 341 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 268 |
| December 2025 | 284 |
| November 2025 | 317 |
| October 2025 | 278 |
| September 2025 | 313 |
| August 2025 | 325 |
| July 2025 | 341 |
| June 2025 | 326 |
| May 2025 | 338 |
| April 2025 | 309 |
| March 2025 | 299 |
| February 2025 | 239 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Doncaster postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 46 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 38 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Total | 34 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 29 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |