Crime Rate in Mexborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mexborough

The total recorded crimes in Mexborough, Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 235 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mexborough crime rate of 7.01 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (24.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (19.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
Mexborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grenfell Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Doncaster Road with total crimes: 6
  • Highwoods Crescent with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Mexborough has recorded 235 crimes with crime rate of 7.01 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mexborough)CrimesRank (Mexborough)CrimesRank (Mexborough)
Town742 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North289 23,499 23,908 2
Wheatley Hills & Intake221 62,976 42,991 3
Bentley245 33,230 32,959 4
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

Mexborough 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 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 389 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202536
May 202534
April 202528
March 202531
February 202537
January 202527
December 202418
November 202436
October 202427
September 202430
August 202442

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20259
April 20254
March 202513
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
August 20244

A total of 963 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202598
June 202579
May 202590
April 2025106
March 202593
February 202568
January 202573
December 202469
November 202481
October 202478
September 202455
August 202473

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202519
May 202520
April 202519
March 202517
February 202510
January 202522
December 202416
November 202423
October 202414
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202511
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
January 202511
December 202413
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202513
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202516
April 20258
March 202514
February 202511
January 202519
December 202413
November 202414
October 202414
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20251
April 202510
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 107 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20259
April 20259
March 202516
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Mexborough in July 2025

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

1. Grenfell Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Doncaster Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Highwoods Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Auckland Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Cross Gate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wath Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
8. Blenheim Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Wood Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Frederick Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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