Crime in Hatfield, Doncaster: statistics, rates and trends
2,056 crimes were recorded in Hatfield, Doncaster in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hatfield, Doncaster at a glance
- Crime trends in Hatfield, Doncaster
- Types of crime in Hatfield, Doncaster
- Hatfield, Doncaster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hatfield, Doncaster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hatfield, Doncaster
- Population and deprivation in Hatfield, Doncaster
- Questions about crime in Hatfield, Doncaster
- About this data
2,056 crimes were recorded in Hatfield, Doncaster in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 759 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hatfield, Doncaster has the 884th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hatfield, Doncaster | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,056 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.4 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,662 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hatfield, Doncaster was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,447 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,985). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 2,056 | 116.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,108 | 119.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,043 | 115.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,148 | 121.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,985 | 112.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,003 | 113.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,281 | 129.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,264 | 128.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,447 | 138.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 173 |
| April 2026 | 179 |
| March 2026 | 189 |
| February 2026 | 151 |
| January 2026 | 156 |
| December 2025 | 151 |
| November 2025 | 153 |
| October 2025 | 207 |
| September 2025 | 204 |
| August 2025 | 172 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hatfield, Doncaster 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+32%) and criminal damage and arson (+27%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-45%) and drugs (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 759 | 43.0 | 1.26 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 375 | 21.2 | 1.38 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 199 | 11.3 | 1.66 | +27% |
| Other crime | 171 | 9.7 | 4.58 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 153 | 8.7 | 1.76 | +32% |
| Public order | 102 | 5.8 | 0.87 | -18% |
| Other theft | 96 | 5.4 | 0.85 | +22% |
| Burglary | 75 | 4.2 | 1.20 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 2.9 | 0.36 | -45% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.3 | 0.69 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.8 | 0.87 | -12% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 0.42 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hatfield, Doncaster
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 759 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hatfield, Doncaster
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 375 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hatfield, Doncaster
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hatfield, Doncaster
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hatfield, Doncaster
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hatfield, Doncaster
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hatfield, Doncaster
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hatfield, Doncaster
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hatfield, Doncaster
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hatfield, Doncaster
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hatfield, Doncaster
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hatfield, Doncaster
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hatfield, Doncaster
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hatfield, Doncaster
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hatfield, Doncaster, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hatfield, Doncaster.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hatfield, Doncaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainforth & Barnby Dun | 1,349 | 153.3 | +32% |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | -37% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | -16% |
| Thorne & Moorends | 1,808 | 98.2 | -16% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,043 | 158.6 | +36% |
| Finningley | 844 | 45.3 | -61% |
| Bessacarr | 1,621 | 103.0 | -12% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +186% |
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 Hatfield, Doncaster over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hampden Crescent | 217 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 154 |
| On or near Prison | 112 |
| On or near St. Edwin Reach | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near High Street | 56 |
| On or near Pippin Way | 52 |
| On or near Sheep Dip Lane | 51 |
| On or near St Edwins Close | 39 |
| On or near Mews Court | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hatfield, Doncaster 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 | 650 | 31.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 531 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 375 | 18.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 155 | 7.5% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% |
Hatfield, Doncaster has an estimated population of 17,662. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hatfield, Doncaster sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hatfield, Doncaster |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.5% |
Is Hatfield, Doncaster a safe place to live?
Hatfield, Doncaster recorded 116.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Hatfield, Doncaster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 759 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (375).
Is crime in Hatfield, Doncaster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hatfield, Doncaster was down 2% on the year before: 2,056 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,108 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hatfield, Doncaster?
Hatfield, Doncaster 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 Hatfield, Doncaster. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.