Crime Rate in Doncaster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Doncaster

The total recorded crimes in Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 3,894 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Doncaster crime rate of 12.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1345) incidents (6.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (645) incidents (-0.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (341) incidents (4.60% increase)
Doncaster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 42
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 39
  • St Sepulchre Gate with total crimes: 31

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 (742 crimes), and the safest, Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall (64 crimes), is 678 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Doncaster.

Similarly, the area of Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (609 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Rossington (26 crimes), with a difference of 583 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Doncaster.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town742
Hexthorpe & Balby North289
Bentley245
Mexborough235
Hatfield226

Safest Wards:

Finningley86
Roman Ridge84
Tickhill & Wadsworth80
Sprotbrough73
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall64

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Doncaster & Hyde Park609
Belle Vue & Town Fields222
Bentley & Toll Bar152
Mexborough West142
Adwick le Street & Woodlands140

Safest Areas:

Edenthorpe & Mere Lane42
Cusworth41
Tickhill & Wadworth37
Armthorpe South32
Rossington26

Doncaster Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Doncaster has recorded 3,894 crimes with crime rate of 12.64 ranking 45th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)
Rotherham2,788 432,343 429,977 4
Barnsley2,572 332,318 330,570 3
Sheffield6,679 282,022 275,208 2

Doncaster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1123 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (426 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1119 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 389 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1194 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (466 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1281 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (498 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1306 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (424 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1271 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (606 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6401 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 533.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 646 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025645
June 2025646
May 2025639
April 2025626
March 2025594
February 2025442
January 2025426
December 2024389
November 2024466
October 2024498
September 2024424
August 2024606

A total of 3143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 261.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025228
June 2025180
May 2025244
April 2025224
March 2025231
February 2025294
January 2025268
December 2024211
November 2024332
October 2024316
September 2024281
August 2024334

A total of 14800 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1233.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1345 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251345
June 20251263
May 20251300
April 20251317
March 20251263
February 20251018
January 20251123
December 20241119
November 20241194
October 20241281
September 20241306
August 20241271

A total of 2207 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 183.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025142
June 2025186
May 2025150
April 2025168
March 2025185
February 2025173
January 2025180
December 2024160
November 2024227
October 2024219
September 2024230
August 2024187

A total of 471 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202532
May 202555
April 202554
March 202539
February 202531
January 202535
December 202439
November 202437
October 202430
September 202446
August 202431

A total of 472 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202541
May 202529
April 202543
March 202536
February 202530
January 202529
December 202444
November 202434
October 202436
September 202459
August 202440

A total of 2305 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 192.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025192
June 2025184
May 2025200
April 2025219
March 2025198
February 2025126
January 2025186
December 2024179
November 2024206
October 2024202
September 2024207
August 2024206

A total of 209 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 202512
April 202523
March 202518
February 202511
January 202512
December 202428
November 202413
October 202418
September 202417
August 202418

A total of 3019 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 251.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025296
June 2025245
May 2025277
April 2025224
March 2025262
February 2025197
January 2025262
December 2024209
November 2024284
October 2024274
September 2024244
August 2024245

A total of 1590 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025116
June 2025145
May 2025121
April 2025162
March 2025172
February 2025126
January 2025139
December 2024114
November 2024131
October 2024130
September 2024153
August 202481

A total of 3049 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 254.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025286
June 2025253
May 2025271
April 2025276
March 2025280
February 2025189
January 2025221
December 2024193
November 2024250
October 2024278
September 2024279
August 2024273

A total of 3791 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 315.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 351 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025341
June 2025326
May 2025338
April 2025309
March 2025299
February 2025239
January 2025282
December 2024318
November 2024342
October 2024323
September 2024323
August 2024351

A total of 229 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202514
May 202520
April 202522
March 202515
February 202513
January 202516
December 202418
November 202426
October 202425
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 1710 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025161
June 2025134
May 2025119
April 2025165
March 2025134
February 2025140
January 2025150
December 2024113
November 2024158
October 2024139
September 2024137
August 2024160

High Crime Locations Doncaster in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences26
Other theft4
Public order3
Other crime2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft2
3. St Sepulchre Gate (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
4. Old School Way (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting22
5. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Drugs8
Public order6
Other crime6
6. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order6
Other theft2

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