Crime Rate in Wheatley Hills & Intake: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake

The total recorded crimes in Wheatley Hills & Intake, Doncaster, UK in March 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wheatley Hills & Intake crime rate of 4.27 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 Wheatley Hills & Intake, encompassing approximately 51,981 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (36.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
Wheatley Hills & Intake Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Yarborough Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wheatley Hills & Intake?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Wheatley Hills & Intake reported a higher crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 2,976 crimes compared to 2,286. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wheatley Hills & Intake witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wheatley Hills & Intake experienced a greater number of crimes than the Doncaster average, with 2,991 crimes compared to 2,151. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wheatley Hills & Intake witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wheatley Hills & Intake Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wheatley Hills & Intake has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 4.27 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Wheatley Hills & Intake crimes were 2,976. The crime rate of Wheatley Hills & Intake in 2024 was 57.25 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wheatley Hills & Intake were around 2,991 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.54 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking 3 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
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

Wheatley Hills & Intake Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202514
January 202525
December 202414
November 202424
October 202422
September 202413
August 20249
July 202414
June 202436
May 202419
April 202411

A total of 926 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202571
February 202552
January 202553
December 202475
November 202469
October 202490
September 202481
August 202473
July 202495
June 2024128
May 202477
April 202462

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202523
January 202523
December 202417
November 202431
October 202430
September 202426
August 202435
July 202433
June 202440
May 202418
April 202427

A total of 273 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202511
January 202511
December 202418
November 202429
October 202418
September 202415
August 202423
July 202417
June 202466
May 202429
April 202417

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 226 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 202512
December 202416
November 202417
October 202415
September 202434
August 202418
July 202417
June 202430
May 202419
April 202417

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 202413
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248
July 202411
June 202442
May 202421
April 202410

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202515
December 20249
November 202416
October 202413
September 202417
August 202416
July 202418
June 202422
May 20245
April 202415

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 361 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202533
January 202515
December 202422
November 202439
October 202425
September 202428
August 202428
July 202448
June 202434
May 202444
April 202432

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 86 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 202415
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Wheatley Hills & Intake in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wheatley Hills & Intake postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Yarborough Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Huntingdon Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ogden Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Norwich Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parkway North (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
8. Queensberry Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bluefield Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Montgomery Gardens (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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