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 July 2025 are around 289 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hexthorpe & Balby North crime rate of 9.78 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (-13.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-12.20% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
Hexthorpe & Balby North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balby Road with total crimes: 15
  • Senior Road with total crimes: 14
  • Shady Side with total crimes: 12

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 areas in the Doncaster.

    • 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 areas in the Doncaster.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hexthorpe & Balby North has recorded 289 crimes with crime rate of 9.78 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hexthorpe & Balby North)CrimesRank (Hexthorpe & Balby North)CrimesRank (Hexthorpe & Balby North)
Town742 19,237 17,588 1
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
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

Hexthorpe & Balby North 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 101 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202515
April 202513
March 202531
February 202516
January 202520

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20256
May 202513
April 202515
March 202519
February 202516
January 202520

A total of 698 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 99.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 2025117
May 202599
April 2025112
March 202593
February 202587
January 202589

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202511
April 202514
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202530
May 202513
April 202522
March 202522
February 202512
January 202524

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202541
May 202552
April 202532
March 202536
February 202521
January 202536

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202513
April 20259
March 20257
February 202520
January 202516

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202527
May 202550
April 202534
March 20259
February 202513
January 202520

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 202529
April 202522
March 202515
February 202512
January 202522

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20256
April 202510
March 202516
February 20257
January 20258

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252

High Crime Locations Hexthorpe & Balby North in July 2025

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

1. Balby Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Burglary1
2. Senior Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Shady Side (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. Eden Grove (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Denison Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Kenilworth Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Melville Avenue (Map)
Total9
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Ramsden Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Flowitt Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Doncaster (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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