Crime in Norton & Askern: statistics, rates and trends
1,795 crimes were recorded in Norton & Askern in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Norton & Askern at a glance
- Crime trends in Norton & Askern
- Types of crime in Norton & Askern
- Norton & Askern compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norton & Askern
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norton & Askern
- Population and deprivation in Norton & Askern
- Questions about crime in Norton & Askern
- About this data
1,795 crimes were recorded in Norton & Askern in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 665 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norton & Askern has the 1,009th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norton & Askern | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,795 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.4 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,254 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norton & Askern was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,030 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,684). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,795 | 110.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,811 | 111.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,030 | 124.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,025 | 124.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,783 | 109.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,926 | 118.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,688 | 103.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,684 | 103.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,745 | 107.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 180 |
| June 2026 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 172 |
| April 2026 | 151 |
| March 2026 | 157 |
| February 2026 | 138 |
| January 2026 | 133 |
| December 2025 | 136 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 146 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
| August 2025 | 153 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norton & Askern 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+17%). The largest falls were in burglary (-41%) and shoplifting (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 665 | 40.9 | 1.19 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 348 | 21.4 | 1.40 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 168 | 10.3 | 1.52 | -8% |
| Other theft | 162 | 10.0 | 1.56 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 7.7 | 1.56 | -7% |
| Public order | 100 | 6.2 | 0.93 | -12% |
| Other crime | 66 | 4.1 | 1.92 | -3% |
| Burglary | 58 | 3.6 | 1.01 | -41% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.2 | 0.27 | -29% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.2 | 1.27 | +0% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 0.64 | +56% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norton & Askern
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norton & Askern recorded 665 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norton & Askern
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norton & Askern recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norton & Askern
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norton & Askern recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norton & Askern
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norton & Askern recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norton & Askern
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norton & Askern recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norton & Askern
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norton & Askern recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norton & Askern
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norton & Askern recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norton & Askern
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norton & Askern recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norton & Askern
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norton & Askern recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norton & Askern
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norton & Askern recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norton & Askern
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norton & Askern recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Norton & Askern
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norton & Askern recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Norton & Askern
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norton & Askern recorded 3 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.
Bicycle theft in Norton & Askern
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norton & Askern recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norton & Askern, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norton & Askern.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norton & Askern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adwick le Street & Carcroft | 2,277 | 133.4 | +21% |
| Bentley | 2,648 | 136.3 | +23% |
| Stainforth & Barnby Dun | 1,349 | 153.3 | +39% |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | -34% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,110 | 109.2 | -1% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,043 | 158.6 | +44% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +202% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | -12% |
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 Norton & Askern over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Kirkhouse Green Road | 60 |
| On or near Beech Road | 57 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 50 |
| On or near Lakeside Rise | 46 |
| On or near A1 | 43 |
| On or near Selby Road | 39 |
| On or near Ryecroft Road | 36 |
| On or near The Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Bathhouse Lane | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norton & Askern 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 | 613 | 34.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 541 | 30.1% |
| Not recorded | 348 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 6.4% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Norton & Askern has an estimated population of 16,254. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norton & Askern sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norton & Askern |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.7% |
Is Norton & Askern a safe place to live?
Norton & Askern recorded 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Norton & Askern?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 665 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (348).
Is crime in Norton & Askern going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norton & Askern was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,795 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,811 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norton & Askern?
Norton & Askern 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 Norton & Askern. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.