Crime Rate in Sprotbrough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sprotbrough

The total recorded crimes in Sprotbrough, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sprotbrough crime rate of 13.47 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 Sprotbrough, encompassing approximately 4,082 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sprotbrough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Layden Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Roman Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Emley Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sprotbrough?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Sprotbrough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 811 crimes compared to 2286.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sprotbrough recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Sprotbrough had fewer crimes than the Doncaster average, with 932 crimes compared to 2,151. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sprotbrough recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sprotbrough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sprotbrough has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 13.47 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Sprotbrough crimes were 811. The crime rate of Sprotbrough in 2024 was 198.67 (year) or 16.56 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sprotbrough were around 932 crimes with yearly crime rate of 228.31 (year) or 19.03 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sprotbrough)CrimesRank (Sprotbrough)CrimesRank (Sprotbrough)
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
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

Sprotbrough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202518
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 202410
November 202410
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202523
March 202526
February 202518
January 202520
December 202415
November 202414
October 202423
September 202421
August 202413
July 202423
June 202428
May 202417

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20242
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
November 202410
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sprotbrough in May 2025

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

1. Layden Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Roman Mews (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Emley Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Vulcan Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Scott Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Newton Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Montagu Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Scawsby Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Straight Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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