Crime in Edlington & Warmsworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,414 crimes were recorded in Edlington & Warmsworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Edlington & Warmsworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Edlington & Warmsworth
- Types of crime in Edlington & Warmsworth
- Edlington & Warmsworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Edlington & Warmsworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edlington & Warmsworth
- Demographics of Edlington & Warmsworth
- Questions about crime in Edlington & Warmsworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (518), anti-social behaviour (157) and shoplifting (132) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 945th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Edlington & Warmsworth | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,414 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.3 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,485 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Edlington & Warmsworth of any year here (1,414 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,414 | 113.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,580 | 126.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,781 | 142.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,630 | 130.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,718 | 137.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,616 | 129.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,807 | 144.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,808 | 144.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,122 | 170.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 133 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 118 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 133 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
Compared with England and Wales, Edlington & Warmsworth recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate), possession of weapons (74% above the national rate) and public order (54% above the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 103 to 128 and shoplifting rose from 114 to 132, while burglary fell from 116 to 61 and drugs fell from 71 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 518 | 41.5 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 12.6 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 10.6 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Public order | 128 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 127 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 6.6 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Other theft | 69 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 61 | 4.9 | 3.6 | -47% |
| Other crime | 56 | 4.5 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Edlington & Warmsworth; the highest is Town, Doncaster (330.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Sprotbrough, Doncaster (76.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edlington & Warmsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby South | 1,200 | 133.7 | +18% |
| Conisbrough | 2,046 | 125.8 | +11% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,315 | 225.4 | +99% |
| Sprotbrough | 787 | 76.5 | -32% |
| Tickhill & Wadsworth | 1,220 | 97.8 | -14% |
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +191% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,106 | 108.8 | -4% |
| Mexborough | 2,270 | 140.1 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Edlington & Warmsworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Crescent” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Crescent | 66 |
| On or near Johnson Court | 65 |
| On or near Bungalow Road | 53 |
| On or near Linden Grove | 44 |
| On or near Mallin Drive | 42 |
| On or near Prince'S Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Stubbins Hill | 34 |
| On or near Queen'S Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Queens Park | 30 |
| On or near Top View Crescent | 29 |
Of the 1,257 crimes in Edlington & Warmsworth with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 157 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 565 | 44.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 376 | 29.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Edlington & Warmsworth has an estimated population of 12,485 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Edlington & Warmsworth average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Edlington & Warmsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Edlington & Warmsworth a safe place to live?
Edlington & Warmsworth recorded 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 945th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Edlington & Warmsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 518 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Edlington & Warmsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edlington & Warmsworth was down 11% on the year before: 1,414 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,580 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Edlington & Warmsworth?
About 12,485 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Edlington & Warmsworth?
Edlington & Warmsworth 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.