Crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North: statistics, rates and trends
3,315 crimes were recorded in Hexthorpe & Balby North in the 12 months to August 2026, 225.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North at a glance
- Crime trends in Hexthorpe & Balby North
- Types of crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North
- Hexthorpe & Balby North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hexthorpe & Balby North
- Demographics of Hexthorpe & Balby North
- Questions about crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,137), shoplifting (495) and anti-social behaviour (328) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 149th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hexthorpe & Balby North | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,315 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 225.4 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,704 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North peaked in the year to August 2023 (3,771 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (3,078). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,315 | 225.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,220 | 219.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,291 | 223.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,771 | 256.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,272 | 222.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,244 | 220.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,078 | 209.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,169 | 215.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,767 | 256.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 241 |
| July 2026 | 262 |
| June 2026 | 320 |
| May 2026 | 327 |
| April 2026 | 264 |
| March 2026 | 254 |
| February 2026 | 263 |
| January 2026 | 282 |
| December 2025 | 264 |
| November 2025 | 292 |
| October 2025 | 269 |
| September 2025 | 277 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded notably more other crime (5.1 times the national rate), shoplifting (4.0 times the national rate) and burglary (3.1 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 241 to 495 and other crime rose from 126 to 157, while possession of weapons fell from 55 to 31 and vehicle crime fell from 209 to 132.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,137 | 77.3 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 495 | 33.7 | 8.5 | +105% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 328 | 22.3 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 293 | 19.9 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 201 | 13.7 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 191 | 13.0 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Burglary | 163 | 11.1 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Other crime | 157 | 10.7 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 9.0 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Drugs | 119 | 8.1 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.4 | 1.4 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 2.1 | 1.0 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hexthorpe & Balby North; the highest is Town, Doncaster (330.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Sprotbrough, Doncaster (76.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hexthorpe & Balby North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby South | 1,200 | 133.7 | -41% |
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +46% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,106 | 108.8 | -52% |
| Edlington & Warmsworth | 1,414 | 113.3 | -50% |
| Sprotbrough | 787 | 76.5 | -66% |
| Bentley | 2,629 | 135.3 | -40% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,166 | 165.0 | -27% |
| Bessacarr | 1,630 | 103.6 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Hexthorpe & Balby North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Balby Road” (345).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Balby Road | 345 |
| On or near Prison | 301 |
| On or near Ranyard Road | 215 |
| On or near Denison Road | 97 |
| On or near Ramsden Road | 83 |
| On or near Doncaster | 80 |
| On or near Eden Grove | 69 |
| On or near Senior Road | 68 |
| On or near Melville Avenue | 59 |
| On or near Laneside Close | 58 |
Of the 2,987 crimes in Hexthorpe & Balby North with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 328 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,210 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 891 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 221 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 217 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 159 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 110 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 93 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hexthorpe & Balby North has an estimated population of 14,704 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (38%, against 20%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.0%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hexthorpe & Balby North average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hexthorpe & Balby North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 69.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hexthorpe & Balby North a safe place to live?
Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 225.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 149th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,137 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (495).
Is crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North was up 3% on the year before: 3,315 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,220 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hexthorpe & Balby North?
About 14,704 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hexthorpe & Balby North?
Hexthorpe & Balby North 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.