Crime Rate in Thorne & Moorends: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thorne & Moorends

The total recorded crimes in Thorne & Moorends, Doncaster, UK in March 2025 are around 203 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thorne & Moorends crime rate of 9.61 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Drugs: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
Thorne & Moorends Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 14
  • Gainford Square with total crimes: 7
  • Foxhill Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Thorne & Moorends has recorded 203 crimes with crime rate of 9.61 ranking 8th 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.

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
Norton & Askern155 102,042 102,101 8
Hatfield199 92,193 82,084 9
Rossington & Bawtry110 151,753 131,987 10
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

Thorne & Moorends Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 765 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202546
January 202552
December 202454
November 202460
October 202467
September 202456
August 202458
July 202459
June 2024114
May 202470
April 202459

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202513
January 202519
December 202414
November 202412
October 202416
September 202419
August 202431
July 202431
June 202470
May 202433
April 202419

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202510
January 202513
December 20248
November 202420
October 202413
September 202413
August 202411
July 202417
June 202424
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202418
September 202411
August 202424
July 202416
June 202430
May 202412
April 202413

A total of 245 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202533
January 202533
December 202412
November 202429
October 202410
September 202412
August 20247
July 202419
June 202448
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 202413
October 20248
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413
June 202422
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 202416
July 202413
June 202418
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202510
December 20247
November 202412
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 20249
June 202426
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Thorne & Moorends in March 2025

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

1. Cedar Road (Map)
Total14
Drugs14
2. Gainford Square (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Foxhill Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
5. Beech Tree Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. St Georges Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maple Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Land Ends Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A614 (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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