Crime Rate in Thorne & Moorends: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thorne & Moorends

The total recorded crimes in Thorne & Moorends, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thorne & Moorends crime rate of 7.91 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 Thorne & Moorends, encompassing approximately 21,119 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-32.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
Thorne & Moorends Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gainford Square with total crimes: 7
  • Marshland Road with total crimes: 7
  • Grange Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Thorne & Moorends?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Thorne & Moorends demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 2202 crimes compared to 2286.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Thorne & Moorends witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Thorne & Moorends had fewer crimes than the Doncaster average, with 1,889 crimes compared to 2,151. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thorne & Moorends Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Thorne & Moorends has recorded 167 crimes with crime rate of 7.91 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Thorne & Moorends crimes were 2,202. The crime rate of Thorne & Moorends in 2024 was 104.26 (year) or 8.69 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thorne & Moorends were around 1,889 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.44 (year) or 7.45 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thorne & Moorends)CrimesRank (Thorne & Moorends)CrimesRank (Thorne & Moorends)
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
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
Sprotbrough55 21811 21932 20

Thorne & Moorends 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 (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 643 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202577
March 202570
February 202546
January 202552
December 202454
November 202460
October 202467
September 202456
August 202458
July 202459

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
July 20243

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202519
February 202510
January 202513
December 20248
November 202420
October 202413
September 202413
August 202411
July 202417

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202540
March 202526
February 202513
January 202519
December 202414
November 202412
October 202416
September 202419
August 202431
July 202431

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 202416
July 202413

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 202413
October 20248
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 202510
February 202510
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202515
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202418
September 202411
August 202424
July 202416

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 202512
January 202510
December 20247
November 202412
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 20249

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202533
February 202533
January 202533
December 202412
November 202429
October 202410
September 202412
August 20247
July 202419

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241

High Crime Locations Thorne & Moorends in May 2025

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

1. Gainford Square (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Marshland Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Grange Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
4. North Common Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Willow Grove (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lime Tree Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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