Crime Rate in Adwick le Street & Carcroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adwick le Street & Carcroft

The total recorded crimes in Adwick le Street & Carcroft, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 269 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adwick le Street & Carcroft crime rate of 12.85 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 Adwick le Street & Carcroft, encompassing approximately 20,941 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (8.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-1.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
Adwick le Street & Carcroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • South Street with total crimes: 8
  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Adwick le Street & Carcroft?

To understand the safety of Adwick le Street & Carcroft, we need to analyze Adwick le Street & Carcroft crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Adwick le Street & Carcroft reported a higher crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 2,842 crimes compared to 2,286. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Adwick le Street & Carcroft witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Adwick le Street & Carcroft experienced a greater number of crimes than the Doncaster average, with 2,741 crimes compared to 2,151. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Adwick le Street & Carcroft witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Doncaster, Adwick le Street & Carcroft has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Adwick le Street & Carcroft Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Adwick le Street & Carcroft has recorded 269 crimes with crime rate of 12.85 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Adwick le Street & Carcroft crimes were 2,842. The crime rate of Adwick le Street & Carcroft in 2024 was 135.71 (year) or 11.31 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Adwick le Street & Carcroft were around 2,741 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.89 (year) or 10.91 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adwick le Street & Carcroft)CrimesRank (Adwick le Street & Carcroft)CrimesRank (Adwick le Street & Carcroft)
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
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
Finningley74 20977 20966 19
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall77 19986 19773 21
Sprotbrough55 21811 21932 20

Adwick le Street & Carcroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202514
February 20258
January 202512
December 202412
November 202413
October 202415
September 202416
August 202413
July 202413

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202519
February 202514
January 202522
December 20248
November 202419
October 202417
September 202418
August 202411
July 202417

A total of 312 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202523
March 202521
February 202512
January 202522
December 202422
November 202434
October 202434
September 202436
August 202443
July 202426

A total of 462 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202554
March 202546
February 202536
January 202531
December 202428
November 202436
October 202445
September 202436
August 202439
July 202458

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 202415
October 202417
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 805 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202586
March 202568
February 202550
January 202554
December 202456
November 202472
October 202467
September 202490
August 202474
July 202495

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 202512
February 202514
January 202514
December 202411
November 202424
October 202425
September 202413
August 202446
July 202422

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20243
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20242

High Crime Locations Adwick le Street & Carcroft in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Adwick le Street & Carcroft postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Central Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. East Avenue (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. York Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Borrowdale Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Willington Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. West Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Clarks Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. French Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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