Crime Rate in Hatfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatfield

The total recorded crimes in Hatfield, Doncaster, UK in March 2025 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatfield crime rate of 13.67 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Other crime: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
Hatfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 21
  • Hampden Crescent with total crimes: 20
  • Mews Court with total crimes: 16

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hatfield has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 13.67 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Doncaster)CrimesRank (Doncaster)CrimesRank (Doncaster)
Town697 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North265 23,499 23,908 2
Wheatley Hills & Intake222 42,976 42,991 3
Bentley238 33,230 32,959 4
Adwick le Street & Carcroft214 52,842 52,741 5
Conisbrough204 72,326 62,377 6
Mexborough212 62,184 92,219 7
Thorne & Moorends203 82,202 71,889 11
Norton & Askern155 102,042 102,101 8
Rossington & Bawtry110 151,753 131,987 10
Bessacarr127 131,962 111,534 14
Armthorpe139 111,363 161,491 15
Edlington & Warmsworth136 121,891 121,644 12
Balby South117 141,552 141,556 13
Tickhill & Wadsworth95 171,534 151,270 16
Stainforth & Barnby Dun97 161,279 171,163 17
Roman Ridge81 181,171 181,003 18
Finningley68 20977 20966 19
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall68 21986 19773 21
Sprotbrough79 19811 21932 20

Hatfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 202415
June 202420
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 202417
September 20248
August 202420
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 202510
December 20248
November 202413
October 202419
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202436
May 202417
April 202422

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 213 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414
July 202412
June 202418
May 202411
April 202420

A total of 837 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202568
February 202556
January 202571
December 202453
November 202474
October 202472
September 202466
August 202470
July 202473
June 202496
May 202463
April 202475

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202522
January 202519
December 202419
November 202412
October 202425
September 202416
August 202438
July 202431
June 202474
May 202423
April 202440

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 202426
May 20249
April 202412

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 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 March 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Hampden Crescent (Map)
Total20
Other crime9
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs2
3. Mews Court (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Millers Grove (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Sheep Dip Lane (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
8. Broadway Nook (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coppice Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2

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