Crime Rate in Norton & Askern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton & Askern

The total recorded crimes in Norton & Askern, Doncaster, UK in March 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton & Askern crime rate of 15.46 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (6.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Norton & Askern Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellingtonia Drive with total crimes: 6
  • A1 with total crimes: 5
  • Crabgate Drive 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Norton & Askern has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 15.46 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Doncaster)CrimesRank (Doncaster)CrimesRank (Doncaster)
Town697 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North265 23,499 23,908 2
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
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

Norton & Askern Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 20249
August 202418
July 202413
June 202418
May 20249
April 202414

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202533
January 202525
December 202415
November 202422
October 202422
September 202418
August 202437
July 202436
June 202466
May 202428
April 202431

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 654 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202550
January 202541
December 202446
November 202438
October 202446
September 202453
August 202460
July 202462
June 2024102
May 202463
April 202440

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 202413
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202519
December 202414
November 202411
October 202415
September 202421
August 202419
July 202415
June 202436
May 202415
April 202413

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202518
December 202412
November 202421
October 202410
September 20249
August 20244
July 202416
June 202420
May 202418
April 202411

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Norton & Askern in March 2025

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

1. Wellingtonia Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. A1 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crabgate Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Willow Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Other theft2
6. Park Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Lakeside Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. North Park Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Shakespeare Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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