Crime Rate in Hatfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatfield

The total recorded crimes in Hatfield, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield crime rate of 14.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (27.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (32.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (225.00% increase)
Hatfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheep Dip Lane with total crimes: 22
  • Hampden Crescent with total crimes: 19
  • Mews Court 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 May 2025 the Hatfield has recorded 210 crimes with crime rate of 14.43 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatfield)CrimesRank (Hatfield)CrimesRank (Hatfield)
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
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

Hatfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 896 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202559
March 202568
February 202556
January 202571
December 202453
November 202474
October 202472
September 202466
August 202470
July 202473
June 202496
May 202463

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202515
February 202512
January 202510
December 20248
November 202413
October 202419
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 396 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202534
March 202538
February 202522
January 202519
December 202419
November 202412
October 202425
September 202416
August 202438
July 202431
June 202474
May 202423

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202512
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 202415
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202516
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414
July 202412
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 226 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202524
March 202520
February 202517
January 202515
December 202411
November 202418
October 202419
September 202419
August 202412
July 202419
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 202417
September 20248
August 202420
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Sheep Dip Lane (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hampden Crescent (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences14
Other crime5
3. Mews Court (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Prison (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
5. St Edwins Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
8. Old Thorne Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Gibbon Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

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