Crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North: statistics, rates and trends
3,369 crimes were recorded in Hexthorpe & Balby North in the 12 months to July 2026, 229.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hexthorpe & Balby North
- Questions about crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North
- About this data
3,369 crimes were recorded in Hexthorpe & Balby North in the 12 months to July 2026, 229.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,156 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hexthorpe & Balby North has the 145th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hexthorpe & Balby North | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,369 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 229.1 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,704 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North was highest in the year to July 2023 (3,767 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (3,068). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 3,369 | 229.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,209 | 218.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,342 | 227.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,767 | 256.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,226 | 219.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,208 | 218.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,068 | 208.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,235 | 220.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,765 | 256.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 295 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hexthorpe & Balby North 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+102%) and drugs (+21%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-44%) and vehicle crime (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,156 | 78.6 | 2.30 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 498 | 33.9 | 4.09 | +102% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 348 | 23.7 | 1.54 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 284 | 19.3 | 2.85 | +11% |
| Public order | 208 | 14.1 | 2.13 | -8% |
| Other theft | 194 | 13.2 | 2.06 | +6% |
| Burglary | 163 | 11.1 | 3.13 | +12% |
| Other crime | 159 | 10.8 | 5.12 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 133 | 9.0 | 1.84 | -36% |
| Drugs | 129 | 8.8 | 2.68 | +21% |
| Robbery | 34 | 2.3 | 1.71 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 2.1 | 2.17 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.3 | 1.57 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.9 | 0.52 | -24% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 1,156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (78.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 34.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 498 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 102% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hexthorpe & Balby North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hexthorpe & Balby North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hexthorpe & Balby North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hexthorpe & Balby North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby South | 1,236 | 137.7 | -40% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +45% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,110 | 109.2 | -52% |
| Edlington & Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | -51% |
| Sprotbrough | 808 | 78.5 | -66% |
| Bentley | 2,648 | 136.3 | -41% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,043 | 158.6 | -31% |
| Bessacarr | 1,621 | 103.0 | -55% |
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 Hexthorpe & Balby North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Balby Road | 342 |
| On or near Prison | 302 |
| On or near Ranyard Road | 215 |
| On or near Denison Road | 101 |
| On or near Ramsden Road | 89 |
| On or near Doncaster | 82 |
| On or near Eden Grove | 74 |
| On or near Senior Road | 68 |
| On or near Laneside Close | 60 |
| On or near Melville Avenue | 60 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hexthorpe & Balby North 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 | 1,225 | 36.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 899 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 348 | 10.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 229 | 6.8% |
| Under investigation | 219 | 6.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 157 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 108 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
Hexthorpe & Balby North has an estimated population of 14,704. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hexthorpe & Balby North sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hexthorpe & Balby North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.0% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% |
| Private rented homes | 38.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 69.8% |
Is Hexthorpe & Balby North a safe place to live?
Hexthorpe & Balby North recorded 229.1 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 Hexthorpe & Balby North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (498).
Is crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hexthorpe & Balby North was up 5% on the year before: 3,369 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,209 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hexthorpe & Balby North?
Hexthorpe & Balby North 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 Hexthorpe & Balby North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.