Crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall: statistics, rates and trends
785 crimes were recorded in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
- Questions about crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
- About this data
785 crimes were recorded in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 260 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall has the 2,111th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 785 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,784 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,013 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (711). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 785 | 72.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 732 | 67.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 909 | 84.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 711 | 65.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 931 | 86.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,013 | 93.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 964 | 89.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 822 | 76.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 896 | 83.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+74%) and other theft (+58%). The largest falls were in burglary (-47%) and drugs (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 260 | 24.1 | 0.70 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 14.2 | 0.92 | +51% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 7.5 | 1.52 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 5.0 | 0.74 | -24% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.6 | 0.70 | +25% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +58% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +74% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.6 | 1.02 | -47% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.9 | 0.92 | -12% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.7 | 0.51 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.95 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +150% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than 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.
Possession of weapons in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | +34% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,043 | 158.6 | +118% |
| Stainforth & Barnby Dun | 1,349 | 153.3 | +111% |
| Hatfield | 2,056 | 116.4 | +60% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +358% |
| Bentley | 2,648 | 136.3 | +87% |
| Bessacarr | 1,621 | 103.0 | +41% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,110 | 109.2 | +50% |
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 Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thirlmere Gardens | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Hazelwood Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Mere Lane | 20 |
| On or near Derwent Drive | 19 |
| On or near Kirk Sandall | 19 |
| On or near Fordstead Lane | 18 |
| On or near Camellia Drive | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall 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 | 267 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 253 | 32.2% |
| Not recorded | 153 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall has an estimated population of 10,784. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
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 July 2026, lower 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 Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
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 July 2026 against 732 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall?
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall 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 Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.