Crime Rate in Rossington & Bawtry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rossington & Bawtry

The total recorded crimes in Rossington & Bawtry, Doncaster, UK in March 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rossington & Bawtry crime rate of 5.19 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 Rossington & Bawtry, encompassing approximately 21,197 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Rossington & Bawtry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melton Close with total crimes: 8
  • Radburn Road with total crimes: 6
  • Boswell Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Rossington & Bawtry?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Rossington & Bawtry demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 1753 crimes compared to 2286.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rossington & Bawtry recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rossington & Bawtry had fewer crimes than the Doncaster average, with 1,987 crimes compared to 2,151. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rossington & Bawtry witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rossington & Bawtry Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rossington & Bawtry has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 5.19 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Rossington & Bawtry crimes were 1,753. The crime rate of Rossington & Bawtry in 2024 was 82.70 (year) or 6.89 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rossington & Bawtry were around 1,987 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.74 (year) or 7.81 (month) ranking 10 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
Norton & Askern155 102,042 102,101 8
Hatfield199 92,193 82,084 9
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

Rossington & Bawtry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 202512
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 704 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202538
January 202545
December 202440
November 202453
October 202466
September 202478
August 202457
July 202465
June 2024108
May 202469
April 202446

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202518
January 202517
December 202428
November 202434
October 202423
September 202426
August 202422
July 202424
June 202438
May 202424
April 202421

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 202413
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 20256
December 202419
November 20249
October 202412
September 202420
August 20249
July 202414
June 202420
May 202424
April 20245

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 202412
August 202410
July 202417
June 202430
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Rossington & Bawtry in March 2025

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

1. Melton Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Radburn Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Boswell Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Queen Mary'S Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Shuttle Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cusworth Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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