Crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall: statistics, rates and trends
785 crimes were recorded in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall at a glance
- Crime trends in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
- Types of crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
- Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
- Demographics of Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
- Questions about crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (267), anti-social behaviour (154) and vehicle crime (76) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,114th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 785 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,784 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,007 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (703). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 785 | 72.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 732 | 67.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 916 | 84.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 703 | 65.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 919 | 85.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,007 | 93.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 983 | 91.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 816 | 75.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 872 | 80.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
Compared with England and Wales, Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded notably more vehicle crime (42% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (57% below) and other theft (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 27 to 39 and anti-social behaviour rose from 107 to 154, while burglary fell from 67 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 267 | 24.8 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 14.3 | 15.4 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 7.0 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +44% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armthorpe | 1,460 | 98.7 | +36% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,166 | 165.0 | +127% |
| Stainforth & Barnby Dun | 1,348 | 153.2 | +110% |
| Hatfield | 2,040 | 115.5 | +59% |
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +353% |
| Bentley | 2,629 | 135.3 | +86% |
| Bessacarr | 1,630 | 103.6 | +42% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,106 | 108.8 | +49% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Thirlmere Gardens” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thirlmere Gardens | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Hazelwood Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Mere Lane | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Derwent Drive | 20 |
| On or near Fordstead Lane | 18 |
| On or near Kirk Sandall | 18 |
| On or near Camellia Drive | 15 |
Of the 631 crimes in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 154 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 269 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall has an estimated population of 10,784 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall a safe place to live?
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,114th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 267 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (154).
Is crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall was up 7% on the year before: 785 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 732 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall?
About 10,784 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall?
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall 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.