Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 646 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 2.23 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (244) incidents (0.41% increase)
  • Public order: (63) incidents (-7.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-34.07% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 42
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35
  • St Sepulchre Gate with total crimes: 26

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 9,237 crimes compared to 2,286. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Doncaster average, with 7,588 crimes compared to 2,151. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Doncaster, Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Town has recorded 646 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 9,237. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 7,588 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
Sprotbrough55 21811 21932 20

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (244 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (243 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (91 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (221 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (78 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 175 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 83 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (209 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 232 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (208 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (104 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (213 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (103 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (228 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (78 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (246 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (88 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 235 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 782 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202591
March 202578
February 202564
January 202555
December 202461
November 202464
October 202468
September 202478
August 202485
July 202478

A total of 535 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202544
March 202548
February 202542
January 202550
December 202444
November 202461
October 202437
September 202450
August 202458
July 202462

A total of 425 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202543
March 202539
February 202521
January 202531
December 202435
November 202438
October 202444
September 202432
August 202442
July 202460

A total of 647 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202568
March 202568
February 202537
January 202557
December 202441
November 202464
October 202472
September 202454
August 202456
July 202467

A total of 2454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 223.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025244
April 2025243
March 2025221
February 2025175
January 2025209
December 2024232
November 2024208
October 2024213
September 2024228
August 2024246
July 2024235

A total of 377 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202532
March 202530
February 202541
January 202533
December 202426
November 202437
October 202446
September 202439
August 202432
July 202440

A total of 906 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202565
March 202576
February 202583
January 202584
December 202471
November 2024104
October 2024103
September 202474
August 202488
July 2024120

A total of 288 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202528
March 202522
February 202525
January 202530
December 202419
November 202437
October 202433
September 202419
August 202433
July 202417

A total of 409 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202540
March 202546
February 202531
January 202544
December 202429
November 202433
October 202438
September 202461
August 202437
July 202424

A total of 95 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 202414
November 20246
October 20249
September 202417
August 202412
July 20248

A total of 450 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202552
March 202533
February 202524
January 202536
December 202425
November 202446
October 202436
September 202446
August 202445
July 202451

A total of 148 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202517
February 20257
January 202511
December 202414
November 202410
October 20246
September 202427
August 202414
July 202410

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202517
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412

High Crime Locations Town in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft6
Drugs2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. St Sepulchre Gate (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting7
Public order4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total23
Other crime8
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
6. Prince'S Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
7. Hall Gate (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Old School Way (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Manor Drive (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime3
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order1
Robbery1

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