Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 742 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 2.56 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (245) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (87) incidents (97.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (18.57% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 46
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 41
  • St Sepulchre Gate with total crimes: 33

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 July 2025 the Town has recorded 742 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
Sprotbrough73 20811 21932 20

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 245 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (182 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 572 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202558
May 202539
April 202544
March 202548
February 202542
January 202550
December 202444
November 202461
October 202437
September 202450
August 202458

A total of 682 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202540
May 202563
April 202568
March 202568
February 202537
January 202557
December 202441
November 202464
October 202472
September 202454
August 202456

A total of 2646 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 220.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025245
June 2025182
May 2025244
April 2025243
March 2025221
February 2025175
January 2025209
December 2024232
November 2024208
October 2024213
September 2024228
August 2024246

A total of 444 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202542
May 202540
April 202543
March 202539
February 202521
January 202531
December 202435
November 202438
October 202444
September 202432
August 202442

A total of 857 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202570
May 202560
April 202591
March 202578
February 202564
January 202555
December 202461
November 202464
October 202468
September 202478
August 202485

A total of 917 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202544
May 202538
April 202565
March 202576
February 202583
January 202584
December 202471
November 2024104
October 2024103
September 202474
August 202488

A total of 448 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202533
May 202526
April 202540
March 202546
February 202531
January 202544
December 202429
November 202433
October 202438
September 202461
August 202437

A total of 167 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 202516
April 202516
March 202517
February 20257
January 202511
December 202414
November 202410
October 20246
September 202427
August 202414

A total of 483 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202536
May 202556
April 202552
March 202533
February 202524
January 202536
December 202425
November 202446
October 202436
September 202446
August 202445

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20256
April 202517
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 110 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 202414
November 20246
October 20249
September 202417
August 202412

A total of 387 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202528
May 202521
April 202532
March 202530
February 202541
January 202533
December 202426
November 202437
October 202446
September 202439
August 202432

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 327 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202523
May 202525
April 202528
March 202522
February 202525
January 202530
December 202419
November 202437
October 202433
September 202419
August 202433

High Crime Locations Town in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total41
Violence and sexual offences26
Other theft4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
Other crime2
3. St Sepulchre Gate (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Robbery1
4. Old School Way (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total24
Drugs8
Other crime6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Parkinson Street (Map)
Total19
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Theft from the person3
8. Alderson Drive (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
9. Chancery Place (Map)
Total17
Bicycle theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
10. Hall Gate (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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