Crime Rate in Doncaster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Doncaster

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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1158) incidents (-0.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (442) incidents (8.60% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (305) incidents (-5.57% decrease)
Doncaster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 46
  • Dublin Road with total crimes: 38
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 34

Doncaster Police Info:

South Yorkshire Police

How safe is Doncaster?

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.

Doncaster Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

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.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town628
Hexthorpe & Balby North282
Wheatley Hills & Intake259
Bentley191
Mexborough176

Safest Wards:

Rossington & Bawtry83
Balby South82
Sprotbrough73
Finningley72
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall55

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park500
Belle Vue & Town Fields170
Balby Carr156
Wheatley Hills142
Bentley & Toll Bar123

Safest Areas:

Warmsworth, Braithwell & Stainton34
Old Cantley, Auckley & Finningley26
Rossington26
Bawtry, Austerfield & Hayfield22
Armthorpe South21

Doncaster Crime Statstics

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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)
Rotherham2,254 432,343 429,977 4
Barnsley2,102 332,318 330,570 3
Sheffield5,663 282,022 275,208 2

Doncaster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
January 20261158
December 20251161
November 20251191
October 20251227
September 20251140
August 20251294
July 20251345
June 20251263
May 20251300
April 20251317
March 20251263
February 20251018

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.

MonthCount
January 202640
December 202526
November 202534
October 202533
September 202541
August 202546
July 202551
June 202541
May 202529
April 202543
March 202536
February 202530

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.

MonthCount
January 2026129
December 2025121
November 2025113
October 2025119
September 2025130
August 2025133
July 2025161
June 2025134
May 2025119
April 2025165
March 2025134
February 2025140

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.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202514
November 202511
October 202516
September 202525
August 20256
July 202521
June 202518
May 202512
April 202523
March 202518
February 202511

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.

MonthCount
January 2026103
December 202581
November 202594
October 2025108
September 202599
August 2025118
July 2025116
June 2025145
May 2025121
April 2025162
March 2025172
February 2025126

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.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202515
November 202536
October 202516
September 202522
August 202528
July 202528
June 202514
May 202520
April 202522
March 202515
February 202513

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.

MonthCount
January 2026442
December 2025407
November 2025427
October 2025528
September 2025483
August 2025614
July 2025645
June 2025646
May 2025639
April 2025626
March 2025594
February 2025442

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.

MonthCount
January 2026305
December 2025323
November 2025341
October 2025274
September 2025301
August 2025293
July 2025228
June 2025180
May 2025244
April 2025224
March 2025231
February 2025294

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.

MonthCount
January 2026163
December 2025161
November 2025154
October 2025123
September 2025157
August 2025151
July 2025142
June 2025186
May 2025150
April 2025168
March 2025185
February 2025173

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.

MonthCount
January 202643
December 202553
November 202542
October 202556
September 202541
August 202543
July 202542
June 202532
May 202555
April 202554
March 202539
February 202531

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.

MonthCount
January 2026245
December 2025218
November 2025287
October 2025317
September 2025260
August 2025279
July 2025296
June 2025245
May 2025277
April 2025224
March 2025262
February 2025197

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.

MonthCount
January 2026183
December 2025188
November 2025231
October 2025209
September 2025268
August 2025259
July 2025286
June 2025253
May 2025271
April 2025276
March 2025280
February 2025189

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.

MonthCount
January 2026187
December 2025188
November 2025189
October 2025189
September 2025202
August 2025232
July 2025192
June 2025184
May 2025200
April 2025219
March 2025198
February 2025126

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.

MonthCount
January 2026268
December 2025284
November 2025317
October 2025278
September 2025313
August 2025325
July 2025341
June 2025326
May 2025338
April 2025309
March 2025299
February 2025239

High Crime Locations Doncaster in January 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order4
Other theft3
Robbery1
2. Dublin Road (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting35
Robbery3
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences16
Other theft7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
4. St Sepulchre Gate (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
5. Balby Road (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting29
Robbery1
6. Old School Way (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting20
Robbery3
Other theft3
Public order2

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