Crime Rate in Mexborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mexborough

The total recorded crimes in Mexborough, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mexborough crime rate of 6.08 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 Mexborough, encompassing approximately 33,527 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (-15.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
Mexborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wath Road with total crimes: 7
  • Clayfield View with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Mexborough?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Mexborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 2184 crimes compared to 2286.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mexborough witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Mexborough experienced a greater number of crimes than the Doncaster average, with 2,219 crimes compared to 2,151. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mexborough witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mexborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mexborough has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 6.08 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Mexborough crimes were 2,184. The crime rate of Mexborough in 2024 was 65.14 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mexborough were around 2,219 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.19 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mexborough)CrimesRank (Mexborough)CrimesRank (Mexborough)
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
Hatfield210 52,193 82,084 9
Conisbrough161 102,326 62,377 6
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

Mexborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (106 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 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 (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (172 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 396 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202528
March 202531
February 202537
January 202527
December 202418
November 202436
October 202427
September 202430
August 202442
July 202420
June 202438
May 202428

A total of 1113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 2025106
March 202593
February 202568
January 202573
December 202469
November 202481
October 202478
September 202455
August 202473
July 202469
June 2024172
May 202486

A total of 236 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202517
February 202510
January 202522
December 202416
November 202423
October 202414
September 20248
August 202411
July 202416
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 109 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202516
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 202414
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202513
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
January 202511
December 202413
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 202514
February 202511
January 202519
December 202413
November 202414
October 202414
September 202410
August 202417
July 202416
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Mexborough in May 2025

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

1. Wath Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Clayfield View (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
7. Schofield Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Belmont Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Maple Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ullswater Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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