Crime in Finningley, Doncaster: statistics, rates and trends
864 crimes were recorded in Finningley, Doncaster in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Finningley, Doncaster at a glance
- Crime trends in Finningley, Doncaster
- Types of crime in Finningley, Doncaster
- Finningley, Doncaster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Finningley, Doncaster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Finningley, Doncaster
- Demographics of Finningley, Doncaster
- Questions about crime in Finningley, Doncaster
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (341), anti-social behaviour (132) and shoplifting (74) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,180th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Finningley, Doncaster | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 864 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.4 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,611 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Finningley, Doncaster peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,210 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (856). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 864 | 46.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 856 | 46.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 917 | 49.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,129 | 60.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,047 | 56.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 931 | 50.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,210 | 65.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,119 | 60.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,113 | 59.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (63% below) and public order (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 26 to 74 and anti-social behaviour rose from 113 to 132, while other crime fell from 39 to 26 and vehicle crime fell from 91 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 341 | 18.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 7.1 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +185% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 49 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Public order | 47 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 45 | 2.4 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -33% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 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 Finningley, Doncaster.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Finningley, Doncaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessacarr | 1,630 | 103.6 | +123% |
| Rossington & Bawtry | 1,410 | 76.0 | +64% |
| Armthorpe | 1,460 | 98.7 | +113% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,166 | 165.0 | +255% |
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +611% |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | +57% |
| Tickhill & Wadsworth | 1,220 | 97.8 | +111% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,315 | 225.4 | +386% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Finningley, Doncaster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fillies Avenue” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fillies Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Anson Grove | 29 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 29 |
| On or near Lancaster Court | 21 |
| On or near The Green | 20 |
| On or near Handley Cross Mews | 17 |
| On or near Oak Tree Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Station Road | 15 |
Of the 732 crimes in Finningley, Doncaster with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 132 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 351 | 48.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 252 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Finningley, Doncaster has an estimated population of 18,611 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Finningley, Doncaster average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Finningley, Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Finningley, Doncaster a safe place to live?
Finningley, Doncaster recorded 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,180th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Finningley, Doncaster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 341 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Finningley, Doncaster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Finningley, Doncaster was almost unchanged on the year before: 864 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 856 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Finningley, Doncaster?
About 18,611 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Finningley, Doncaster?
Finningley, 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.