Crime Rate in Balby South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Balby South

The total recorded crimes in Balby South, Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balby South crime rate of 6.97 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Balby South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 6
  • Walpole Close 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 July 2025 the Balby South has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 6.97 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Balby South)CrimesRank (Balby South)CrimesRank (Balby South)
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
Armthorpe127 141,363 161,491 15
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

Balby South 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 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202544
May 202546
April 202541
March 202534
February 202525
January 202539
December 202424
November 202440
October 202437
September 202440
August 202446

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202511
April 202517
March 20256
February 20255
January 202512
December 202412
November 20246
October 202413
September 202416
August 20249

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

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202512
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 202521
February 202512
January 20259
December 20241
November 20248
October 20248
September 202416
August 202426

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241

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

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Balby South in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Cross Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Public order2
Other crime1
3. Walpole Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Regent Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dryden Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
6. Lambeth Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Samuel Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Byron Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
9. The Spinney (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Westmorland Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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