Crime Rate in Norton & Askern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton & Askern

The total recorded crimes in Norton & Askern, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 169 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton & Askern crime rate of 16.85 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 Norton & Askern, encompassing approximately 10,028 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
Norton & Askern Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Sutton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Norton & Askern?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Norton & Askern demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 2042 crimes compared to 2286.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Norton & Askern witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Norton & Askern had fewer crimes than the Doncaster average, with 2,101 crimes compared to 2,151. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Norton & Askern witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Norton & Askern Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Norton & Askern has recorded 169 crimes with crime rate of 16.85 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Norton & Askern crimes were 2,042. The crime rate of Norton & Askern in 2024 was 203.63 (year) or 16.97 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norton & Askern were around 2,101 crimes with yearly crime rate of 209.51 (year) or 17.46 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norton & Askern)CrimesRank (Norton & Askern)CrimesRank (Norton & Askern)
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
Mexborough204 62,184 92,219 7
Thorne & Moorends167 92,202 71,889 11
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

Norton & Askern Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 413 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202527
March 202539
February 202533
January 202525
December 202415
November 202422
October 202422
September 202418
August 202437
July 202436
June 202466
May 202428

A total of 718 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202556
March 202553
February 202550
January 202541
December 202446
November 202438
October 202446
September 202453
August 202460
July 202462
June 2024102
May 202463

A total of 210 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20256
March 202511
February 20257
January 202519
December 202414
November 202411
October 202415
September 202421
August 202419
July 202415
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 202413
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 202511
January 202518
December 202412
November 202421
October 202410
September 20249
August 20244
July 202416
June 202420
May 202418

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 20249
August 202418
July 202413
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 20259
February 20251
January 202510
December 20249
November 202411
October 202413
September 202421
August 202415
July 202413
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 202514
January 20258
November 20241
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Norton & Askern in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Other theft9
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sutton Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beech Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Field Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Blossom Avenue (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Church Field Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Park Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
9. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Hilton Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1

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