Crime Rate in Hexthorpe & Balby North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North

The total recorded crimes in Hexthorpe & Balby North, Doncaster, UK in March 2025 are around 265 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hexthorpe & Balby North crime rate of 8.96 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 Hexthorpe & Balby North, encompassing approximately 29,561 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (31) incidents (93.75% increase)
Hexthorpe & Balby North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balby Road with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Prison with total crimes: 14

How safe is Hexthorpe & Balby North?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Hexthorpe & Balby North reported a higher crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 3,499 crimes compared to 2,286. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hexthorpe & Balby North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hexthorpe & Balby North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Doncaster average, with 3,908 crimes compared to 2,151. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hexthorpe & Balby North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Doncaster, Hexthorpe & Balby North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hexthorpe & Balby North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hexthorpe & Balby North has recorded 265 crimes with crime rate of 8.96 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Hexthorpe & Balby North crimes were 3,499. The crime rate of Hexthorpe & Balby North in 2024 was 118.36 (year) or 9.86 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hexthorpe & Balby North were around 3,908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.20 (year) or 11.02 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Doncaster)CrimesRank (Doncaster)CrimesRank (Doncaster)
Town697 19,237 17,588 1
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
Hatfield199 92,193 82,084 9
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

Hexthorpe & Balby North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (93 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 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 91 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (190 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (106 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (47 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202520
January 202516
December 202413
November 202415
October 20246
September 202412
August 20248
July 202410
June 202428
May 202417
April 202419

A total of 260 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 202522
December 202426
November 202426
October 202424
September 202424
August 202413
July 202425
June 202432
May 202418
April 202423

A total of 404 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202521
January 202536
December 202423
November 202418
October 202424
September 202424
August 202438
July 202435
June 202466
May 202446
April 202437

A total of 1253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202593
February 202587
January 202589
December 202490
November 202488
October 2024109
September 202493
August 2024115
July 202491
June 2024190
May 2024102
April 2024106

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 202412
October 202417
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202520
December 202411
November 202415
October 202420
September 202415
August 202419
July 202420
June 202418
May 202414
April 202417

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202512
January 202524
December 202415
November 202420
October 202415
September 202419
August 202420
July 202415
June 202428
May 202428
April 202423

A total of 232 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 202520
December 202410
November 202415
October 202412
September 202412
August 202434
July 202410
June 202428
May 202422
April 202447

A total of 216 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202516
January 202520
December 202413
November 202419
October 202416
September 202412
August 202411
July 202411
June 202446
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 155 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 202420
July 202411
June 202434
May 202411
April 202414

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202418
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Hexthorpe & Balby North in March 2025

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

1. Balby Road (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Prison (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Doncaster (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Melville Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime3
Drugs1
6. Shady Side (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wharncliffe Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Senior Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Eden Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bellis Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1

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