Crime Rate in Rossington & Bawtry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rossington & Bawtry

The total recorded crimes in Rossington & Bawtry, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rossington & Bawtry crime rate of 4.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Rossington & Bawtry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bevan Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Radburn Road with total crimes: 5
  • Maulays Court with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Doncaster.

    • 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 areas in the Doncaster.

  • 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 May 2025 the Rossington & Bawtry has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rossington & Bawtry)CrimesRank (Rossington & Bawtry)CrimesRank (Rossington & Bawtry)
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
Norton & Askern169 82,042 102,101 8
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

Rossington & Bawtry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 202412
August 202410
July 202417
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 202511
February 20254
January 202512
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 754 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202552
March 202539
February 202538
January 202545
December 202440
November 202453
October 202466
September 202478
August 202457
July 202465
June 2024108
May 202469

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 202513
January 20256
December 202419
November 20249
October 202412
September 202420
August 20249
July 202414
June 202420
May 202424

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202529
March 202521
February 202518
January 202517
December 202428
November 202434
October 202423
September 202426
August 202422
July 202424
June 202438
May 202424

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 202413
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Rossington & Bawtry in May 2025

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

1. Bevan Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Radburn Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Maulays Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Norman Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Circle (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Queen Mary'S Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grangefield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Persimmon Close (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bawtry Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Wharf Street (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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