Crime in Norton & Askern: statistics, rates and trends
1,813 crimes were recorded in Norton & Askern in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Norton & Askern
- Questions about crime in Norton & Askern
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (671), anti-social behaviour (351) and criminal damage and arson (169) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 985th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Norton & Askern | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,813 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.5 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,254 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Norton & Askern peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,050 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,623). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,813 | 111.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,781 | 109.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,050 | 126.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,033 | 125.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,795 | 110.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,900 | 116.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,737 | 106.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,623 | 99.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,776 | 109.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 170 |
| July 2026 | 181 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Norton & Askern recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate), other theft (59% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (54% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (73% below) and drugs (45% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 59 to 73 and other theft rose from 140 to 167, while burglary fell from 101 to 56 and shoplifting fell from 49 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 671 | 41.3 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 351 | 21.6 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 169 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 167 | 10.3 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 7.4 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Public order | 102 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other crime | 73 | 4.5 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Norton & Askern; the highest is Town, Doncaster (330.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall (72.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norton & Askern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adwick le Street & Carcroft | 2,267 | 132.8 | +19% |
| Bentley | 2,629 | 135.3 | +21% |
| Stainforth & Barnby Dun | 1,348 | 153.2 | +37% |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | -35% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,106 | 108.8 | -2% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,166 | 165.0 | +48% |
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +196% |
| Armthorpe | 1,460 | 98.7 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Norton & Askern over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near Kirkhouse Green Road | 63 |
| On or near Beech Road | 62 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 61 |
| On or near Lakeside Rise | 43 |
| On or near Selby Road | 43 |
| On or near A1 | 42 |
| On or near Ryecroft Road | 36 |
| On or near The Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Bathhouse Lane | 30 |
Of the 1,462 crimes in Norton & Askern with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 351 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 605 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 542 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Norton & Askern has an estimated population of 16,254 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norton & Askern average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Norton & Askern | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Norton & Askern a safe place to live?
Norton & Askern recorded 111.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 985th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Norton & Askern?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 671 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (351).
Is crime in Norton & Askern going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norton & Askern was up 2% on the year before: 1,813 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,781 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norton & Askern?
About 16,254 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norton & Askern?
Norton & Askern 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.