Crime in Doncaster district: statistics, rates and trends

42,218 crimes were recorded in Doncaster district in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 14,648 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Doncaster district has the 32nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Doncaster district was highest in the year to July 2018 (47,783 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (42,218). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Doncaster district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+28%) and robbery (+22%). The largest falls were in drugs (-34%) and theft from the person (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Doncaster district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Doncaster district recorded 14,648 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Doncaster district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Doncaster district recorded 6,333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Doncaster district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Doncaster district recorded 4,020 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Doncaster district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Doncaster district recorded 3,500 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Doncaster district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Doncaster district recorded 2,880 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Doncaster district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Doncaster district recorded 2,719 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Doncaster district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Doncaster district recorded 2,398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Doncaster district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Doncaster district recorded 1,796 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Doncaster district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Doncaster district recorded 1,491 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Doncaster district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Doncaster district recorded 1,034 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Doncaster district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Doncaster district recorded 560 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Doncaster district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Doncaster district recorded 442 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Doncaster district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Doncaster district recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Doncaster district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Doncaster district recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Doncaster district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Doncaster district.

53 areas within Doncaster district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Town had the highest rate (333.2 per 1,000) and Branton the lowest (29.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Doncaster district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Doncaster district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Doncaster district has an estimated population of 319,765. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Doncaster district sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Doncaster district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.