Crime Rate in Armthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Armthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Armthorpe, Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Armthorpe crime rate of 5.38 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 Armthorpe, encompassing approximately 23,599 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (75.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
Armthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Fernbank Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Cherry Tree Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Armthorpe?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Armthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 1363 crimes compared to 2286.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Armthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Armthorpe had fewer crimes than the Doncaster average, with 1,491 crimes compared to 2,151. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Armthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Doncaster, Armthorpe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Armthorpe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Armthorpe has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 5.38 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Armthorpe crimes were 1,363. The crime rate of Armthorpe in 2024 was 57.75 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Armthorpe were around 1,491 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.18 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Armthorpe)CrimesRank (Armthorpe)CrimesRank (Armthorpe)
Town742 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North289 23,499 23,908 2
Wheatley Hills & Intake221 62,976 42,991 3
Bentley245 33,230 32,959 4
Mexborough235 42,184 92,219 7
Adwick le Street & Carcroft220 72,842 52,741 5
Hatfield226 52,193 82,084 9
Conisbrough205 82,326 62,377 6
Thorne & Moorends156 112,202 71,889 11
Norton & Askern151 122,042 102,101 8
Edlington & Warmsworth162 91,891 121,644 12
Rossington & Bawtry127 131,753 131,987 10
Bessacarr161 101,962 111,534 14
Balby South115 161,552 141,556 13
Tickhill & Wadsworth80 191,534 151,270 16
Stainforth & Barnby Dun125 151,279 171,163 17
Finningley86 17977 20966 19
Roman Ridge84 181,171 181,003 18
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall64 21986 19773 21
Sprotbrough73 20811 21932 20

Armthorpe 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 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202512
April 20256
March 202518
February 202511
January 202513
December 202410
November 202414
October 202413
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202522
May 202546
April 202539
March 202529
February 202513
January 202518
December 202414
November 202420
October 20249
September 202413
August 202420

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202529
May 202537
April 202536
March 202540
February 202532
January 202540
December 202428
November 202431
October 202440
September 202438
August 202438

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20259
April 202510
March 202511
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 202514
January 202519
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 202515
April 202513
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Armthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Other theft1
2. Fernbank Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cherry Tree Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cranfield Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Glebe Farm Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Hawksley Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Ox Carr (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Old School Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
10. Larch Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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