Crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster: statistics, rates and trends
1,442 crimes were recorded in Armthorpe, Doncaster in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster at a glance
- Crime trends in Armthorpe, Doncaster
- Types of crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster
- Armthorpe, Doncaster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Armthorpe, Doncaster
- Population and deprivation in Armthorpe, Doncaster
- Questions about crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster
- About this data
1,442 crimes were recorded in Armthorpe, Doncaster in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 439 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Armthorpe, Doncaster has the 1,311th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Armthorpe, Doncaster | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,442 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.4 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,798 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,604 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,374). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,442 | 97.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,387 | 93.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,374 | 92.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,467 | 99.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,569 | 106.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,471 | 99.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,444 | 97.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,604 | 108.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,592 | 107.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 132 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 162 |
| March 2026 | 142 |
| February 2026 | 109 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Armthorpe, Doncaster 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+90%) and burglary (+23%). The largest falls were in drugs (-72%) and other crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 439 | 29.7 | 0.87 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 234 | 15.8 | 1.03 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 163 | 11.0 | 1.33 | +90% |
| Vehicle crime | 126 | 8.5 | 1.73 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 8.0 | 1.18 | -8% |
| Other theft | 97 | 6.6 | 1.03 | +23% |
| Public order | 91 | 6.1 | 0.93 | +14% |
| Burglary | 90 | 6.1 | 1.72 | +23% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.0 | 0.93 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.2 | 1.25 | +64% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 0.70 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 0.99 | +33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -72% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 12 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Armthorpe, Doncaster
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Armthorpe, Doncaster, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Armthorpe, Doncaster.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Armthorpe, Doncaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | -25% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,043 | 158.6 | +63% |
| Bessacarr | 1,621 | 103.0 | +6% |
| Finningley | 844 | 45.3 | -53% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +242% |
| Hatfield | 2,056 | 116.4 | +19% |
| Stainforth & Barnby Dun | 1,349 | 153.3 | +57% |
| Bentley | 2,648 | 136.3 | +40% |
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 Armthorpe, Doncaster over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Street | 67 |
| On or near Glebe Farm Close | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near King Street | 50 |
| On or near Fernbank Drive | 47 |
| On or near Beech Road | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Palm Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Almond Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Harrow Road | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Armthorpe, Doncaster 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 518 | 35.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 462 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 234 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Armthorpe, Doncaster has an estimated population of 14,798. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Armthorpe, Doncaster sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Armthorpe, Doncaster |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Armthorpe, Doncaster a safe place to live?
Armthorpe, Doncaster recorded 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (234).
Is crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Armthorpe, Doncaster was up 4% on the year before: 1,442 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,387 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Armthorpe, Doncaster?
Armthorpe, Doncaster is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Armthorpe, Doncaster. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.