Crime Rate in Norton & Askern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton & Askern

The total recorded crimes in Norton & Askern, Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton & Askern crime rate of 15.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-18.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Norton & Askern Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lakeside Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Marian Crescent 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 July 2025 the Norton & Askern has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 15.06 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norton & Askern)CrimesRank (Norton & Askern)CrimesRank (Norton & Askern)
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
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
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

Norton & Askern 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 57 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202526
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202570
May 202548
April 202556
March 202553
February 202550
January 202541
December 202446
November 202438

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 20259
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202534
May 202545
April 202527
March 202539
February 202533
January 202525
December 202415
November 202422

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 202511
January 202518
December 202412
November 202421

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202524
May 202521
April 20256
March 202511
February 20257
January 202519
December 202414
November 202411

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202514
April 202515
March 20259
February 20251
January 202510
December 20249
November 202411

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 202514
January 20258
November 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242

High Crime Locations Norton & Askern in July 2025

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

1. Beech Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Lakeside Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Marian Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. A1 (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Westfield Crescent (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Manor Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sherwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Vaughan Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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