Crime Rate in Sprotbrough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sprotbrough

The total recorded crimes in Sprotbrough, Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sprotbrough crime rate of 17.88 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Sprotbrough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sovereign Court with total crimes: 12
  • Layden Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Montagu Road 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 July 2025 the Sprotbrough has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 17.88 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sprotbrough)CrimesRank (Sprotbrough)CrimesRank (Sprotbrough)
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
Norton & Askern151 122,042 102,101 8
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

Sprotbrough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202516
April 202516
March 202518
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202523
May 202510
April 202523
March 202526
February 202518
January 202520
December 202415
November 202414
October 202423
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 202410
November 202410
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20259
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
November 202410
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Sprotbrough in July 2025

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

1. Sovereign Court (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Layden Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
3. Montagu Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Barnsley Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
5. Vulcan Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
6. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Fitzwilliam Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. St Mary'S Walk (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ingle Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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