Crime in Balby South: statistics, rates and trends
1,236 crimes were recorded in Balby South in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Balby South at a glance
- Crime trends in Balby South
- Types of crime in Balby South
- Balby South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Balby South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Balby South
- Population and deprivation in Balby South
- Questions about crime in Balby South
- About this data
1,236 crimes were recorded in Balby South in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 469 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Balby South has the 562nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Balby South | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,236 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.7 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,978 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Balby South was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,566 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,236). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,236 | 137.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,350 | 150.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,564 | 174.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,438 | 160.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,566 | 174.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,426 | 158.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,386 | 154.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,383 | 154.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,367 | 152.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 135 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Balby South 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, criminal damage and arson, other theft. The largest falls were in burglary (-32%) and drugs (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 469 | 52.2 | 1.53 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 15.6 | 1.02 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 12.9 | 1.91 | +3% |
| Other theft | 106 | 11.8 | 1.85 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 10.4 | 1.25 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 8.7 | 1.76 | -13% |
| Public order | 63 | 7.0 | 1.06 | -27% |
| Burglary | 56 | 6.2 | 1.76 | -32% |
| Other crime | 36 | 4.0 | 1.90 | -14% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.1 | 0.95 | -28% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.7 | 1.98 | +118% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 2.3 | 2.41 | +62% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.54 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Balby South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Balby South recorded 469 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Balby South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Balby South recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Balby South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Balby South recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Balby South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Balby South recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Balby South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Balby South recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Balby South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Balby South recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Balby South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Balby South recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Balby South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Balby South recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Balby South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Balby South recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Balby South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Balby South recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Balby South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Balby South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Balby South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Balby South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Balby South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Balby South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Balby South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Balby South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Balby South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Balby South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Balby South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,369 | 229.1 | +66% |
| Edlington & Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | -19% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +142% |
| Sprotbrough | 808 | 78.5 | -43% |
| Tickhill & Wadsworth | 1,226 | 98.3 | -29% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,110 | 109.2 | -21% |
| Bessacarr | 1,621 | 103.0 | -25% |
| Bentley | 2,648 | 136.3 | -1% |
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 Balby South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 75 |
| On or near Madingley Close | 66 |
| On or near Byron Avenue | 64 |
| On or near Walpole Close | 58 |
| On or near Dryden Road | 45 |
| On or near Cross Bank | 42 |
| On or near Oliver Road | 38 |
| On or near Galsworthy Close | 35 |
| On or near Green Street | 29 |
| On or near Ruskin Road | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Balby South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 476 | 38.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 403 | 32.6% |
| Not recorded | 140 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Balby South has an estimated population of 8,978. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Balby South sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Balby South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.3% |
| Social rented homes | 23.2% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.1% |
Is Balby South a safe place to live?
Balby South recorded 137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Balby South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 469 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (140).
Is crime in Balby South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Balby South was down 8% on the year before: 1,236 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,350 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Balby South?
Balby South 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 Balby South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.