Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Doncaster, UK in March 2025 are around 697 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 2.41 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (221) incidents (26.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (76) incidents (-8.43% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 80
  • St Sepulchre Gate with total crimes: 35
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Town has recorded 697 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Doncaster)CrimesRank (Doncaster)CrimesRank (Doncaster)
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
Thorne & Moorends203 82,202 71,889 11
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

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (518 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (176 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (255 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (125 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (202 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (116 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 783 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202568
February 202537
January 202557
December 202441
November 202464
October 202472
September 202454
August 202456
July 202467
June 2024144
May 202471
April 202452

A total of 530 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202524
January 202536
December 202425
November 202446
October 202436
September 202446
August 202445
July 202451
June 2024104
May 202451
April 202433

A total of 170 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20257
January 202511
December 202414
November 202410
October 20246
September 202427
August 202414
July 202410
June 202428
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 2942 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 245.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 518 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025221
February 2025175
January 2025209
December 2024232
November 2024208
October 2024213
September 2024228
August 2024246
July 2024235
June 2024518
May 2024255
April 2024202

A total of 475 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202531
January 202544
December 202429
November 202433
October 202438
September 202461
August 202437
July 202424
June 202464
May 202433
April 202435

A total of 510 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202521
January 202531
December 202435
November 202438
October 202444
September 202432
August 202442
July 202460
June 202470
May 202455
April 202443

A total of 925 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202564
January 202555
December 202461
November 202464
October 202468
September 202478
August 202485
July 202478
June 2024136
May 202479
April 202479

A total of 639 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202542
January 202550
December 202444
November 202461
October 202437
September 202450
August 202458
July 202462
June 202478
May 202456
April 202453

A total of 111 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 202414
November 20246
October 20249
September 202417
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 444 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202541
January 202533
December 202426
November 202437
October 202446
September 202439
August 202432
July 202440
June 202468
May 202419
April 202433

A total of 297 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202525
January 202530
December 202419
November 202437
October 202433
September 202419
August 202433
July 202417
June 202428
May 202421
April 202413

A total of 1220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202583
January 202584
December 202471
November 2024104
October 2024103
September 202474
August 202488
July 2024120
June 2024176
May 2024125
April 2024116

A total of 124 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202420
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 202418
May 20245
April 20246

High Crime Locations Town in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total80
Shoplifting26
Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order7
Burglary4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. St Sepulchre Gate (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences19
Theft from the person6
Public order3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total29
Other crime9
Public order7
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Old School Way (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery3
7. Hall Gate (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft5
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Drugs1
Robbery1
9. Roman Road (Map)
Total12
Public order12
10. Scot Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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