Crime Rate in Hatfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatfield

The total recorded crimes in Hatfield, Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 226 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield crime rate of 15.53 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 Hatfield, encompassing approximately 14,555 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (18.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (19.51% increase)
  • Other crime: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hatfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampden Crescent with total crimes: 16
  • Prison with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

How safe is Hatfield?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Hatfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 2193 crimes compared to 2286.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hatfield witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Hatfield had fewer crimes than the Doncaster average, with 2,084 crimes compared to 2,151. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hatfield witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hatfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hatfield has recorded 226 crimes with crime rate of 15.53 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Hatfield crimes were 2,193. The crime rate of Hatfield in 2024 was 150.66 (year) or 12.56 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hatfield were around 2,084 crimes with yearly crime rate of 143.17 (year) or 11.93 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatfield)CrimesRank (Hatfield)CrimesRank (Hatfield)
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
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
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

Hatfield 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 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 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 (38 incidents).

February 2025 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 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202541
May 202545
April 202534
March 202538
February 202522
January 202519
December 202419
November 202412
October 202425
September 202416
August 202438

A total of 204 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 20257
April 202524
March 202520
February 202517
January 202515
December 202411
November 202418
October 202419
September 202419
August 202412

A total of 806 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202565
May 202575
April 202559
March 202568
February 202556
January 202571
December 202453
November 202474
October 202472
September 202466
August 202470

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202517
April 202511
March 202515
February 202512
January 202510
December 20248
November 202413
October 202419
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202511
April 20259
March 202516
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 202417
September 20248
August 202420

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20258
March 202512
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
May 202526
April 20258
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
August 20243

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hatfield in July 2025

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

1. Hampden Crescent (Map)
Total16
Other crime9
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Prison (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St. Edwin Reach (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pippin Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Prescott Grove (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Sheep Dip Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Broadway (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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