Crime in Conisbrough, Doncaster: statistics, rates and trends
2,046 crimes were recorded in Conisbrough, Doncaster in the 12 months to August 2026, 125.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Conisbrough, Doncaster at a glance
- Crime trends in Conisbrough, Doncaster
- Types of crime in Conisbrough, Doncaster
- Conisbrough, Doncaster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Conisbrough, Doncaster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Conisbrough, Doncaster
- Demographics of Conisbrough, Doncaster
- Questions about crime in Conisbrough, Doncaster
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (795), anti-social behaviour (410) and criminal damage and arson (166) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 756th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Conisbrough, Doncaster | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,046 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.8 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,262 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Conisbrough, Doncaster of any year here (2,046 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,046 | 125.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,126 | 130.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,204 | 135.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,396 | 147.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,687 | 165.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,137 | 131.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,447 | 150.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,368 | 145.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,523 | 155.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 169 |
| July 2026 | 172 |
| June 2026 | 159 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 174 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 143 |
| December 2025 | 162 |
| November 2025 | 197 |
| October 2025 | 187 |
| September 2025 | 229 |
Compared with England and Wales, Conisbrough, Doncaster recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (64% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (52% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (57% below) and shoplifting (21% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 60 to 109 and other theft rose from 87 to 111, while drugs fell from 54 to 23 and other crime fell from 91 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 795 | 48.9 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 410 | 25.2 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 166 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 121 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 111 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +82% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 6.5 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Burglary | 84 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Other crime | 70 | 4.3 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -57% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Conisbrough, Doncaster; the highest is Town, Doncaster (330.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Sprotbrough, Doncaster (76.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Conisbrough, Doncaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexborough | 2,270 | 140.1 | +11% |
| Edlington & Warmsworth | 1,414 | 113.3 | -10% |
| Sprotbrough | 787 | 76.5 | -39% |
| Balby South | 1,200 | 133.7 | +6% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,315 | 225.4 | +79% |
| Tickhill & Wadsworth | 1,220 | 97.8 | -22% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,106 | 108.8 | -14% |
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +162% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Conisbrough, Doncaster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Street” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 104 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 67 |
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near The Oval | 58 |
| On or near Shephard'S Close | 56 |
| On or near Castle Street | 50 |
| On or near Sheffield Road | 40 |
| On or near Tadcaster Close | 37 |
| On or near Castlewell | 33 |
| On or near Firsby Lane | 33 |
Of the 1,636 crimes in Conisbrough, Doncaster with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 410 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 782 | 47.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 509 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Conisbrough, Doncaster has an estimated population of 16,262 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%), more social housing (26%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Conisbrough, Doncaster average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Conisbrough, Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Conisbrough, Doncaster a safe place to live?
Conisbrough, Doncaster recorded 125.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 756th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Conisbrough, Doncaster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 795 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (410).
Is crime in Conisbrough, Doncaster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Conisbrough, Doncaster was down 4% on the year before: 2,046 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,126 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Conisbrough, Doncaster?
About 16,262 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Conisbrough, Doncaster?
Conisbrough, Doncaster is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.