Crime Rate in Balby South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Balby South

The total recorded crimes in Balby South, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balby South crime rate of 7.57 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 Balby South, encompassing approximately 16,502 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (12.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Balby South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Dryden Road with total crimes: 8
  • Newbolt Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Balby South?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Balby South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 1552 crimes compared to 2286.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Balby South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Balby South had fewer crimes than the Doncaster average, with 1,556 crimes compared to 2,151. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Balby South recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Balby South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Balby South has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 7.57 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Balby South crimes were 1,552. The crime rate of Balby South in 2024 was 94.05 (year) or 7.84 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Balby South were around 1,556 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.29 (year) or 7.86 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Balby South)CrimesRank (Balby South)CrimesRank (Balby South)
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
Adwick le Street & Carcroft269 42,842 52,741 5
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
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

Balby South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202525
March 202515
February 202517
January 20254
December 20247
November 202415
October 202410
September 202411
August 202410
July 202419
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 20242
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 20256
February 20255
January 202512
December 202412
November 20246
October 202413
September 202416
August 20249
July 202429
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202521
February 202512
January 20259
December 20241
November 20248
October 20248
September 202416
August 202426
July 20248
June 202434
May 20246

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202541
March 202534
February 202525
January 202539
December 202424
November 202440
October 202437
September 202440
August 202446
July 202433
June 202456
May 202440

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20259
February 202512
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 202423
July 20249
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Balby South in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Other theft7
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Dryden Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Newbolt Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Cross Bank (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Walpole Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Warde Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Weston Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Low Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Westbourne Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Oliver Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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