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 July 2025 are around 221 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wheatley Hills & Intake crime rate of 4.25 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
Wheatley Hills & Intake Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Bluefield Way with total crimes: 10
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Doncaster.

    • 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 areas in the Doncaster.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wheatley Hills & Intake has recorded 221 crimes with crime rate of 4.25 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wheatley Hills & Intake)CrimesRank (Wheatley Hills & Intake)CrimesRank (Wheatley Hills & Intake)
Town742 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North289 23,499 23,908 2
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

Wheatley Hills & Intake 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 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (30 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 202518
April 202530
March 202519
February 202511
January 202511
December 202418
November 202429
October 202418
September 202415
August 202423

A total of 207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 202514
April 202517
March 202521
February 202514
January 202525
December 202414
November 202424
October 202422
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 847 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202574
May 202583
April 202560
March 202571
February 202552
January 202553
December 202475
November 202469
October 202490
September 202481
August 202473

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20253
April 202512
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 202415
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202549
May 202526
April 202528
March 202529
February 202523
January 202523
December 202417
November 202431
October 202430
September 202426
August 202435

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202510
April 202514
March 202519
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 202413
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20257
April 202517
March 202512
February 20257
January 202515
December 20249
November 202416
October 202413
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 274 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202515
April 202520
March 202513
February 202533
January 202515
December 202422
November 202439
October 202425
September 202428
August 202428

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202510
April 202515
March 202516
February 202515
January 202512
December 202416
November 202417
October 202415
September 202434
August 202418

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 20258
April 202510
March 202515
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
January 20251
September 20242

High Crime Locations Wheatley Hills & Intake in July 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 offences10
Public order6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
2. Bluefield Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Other crime1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Robbery2
5. Parkway North (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Shaw Wood Way (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
8. Adlard Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1

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