Crime in Roman Ridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,110 crimes were recorded in Roman Ridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Roman Ridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Roman Ridge
- Types of crime in Roman Ridge
- Roman Ridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Roman Ridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Roman Ridge
- Population and deprivation in Roman Ridge
- Questions about crime in Roman Ridge
- About this data
1,110 crimes were recorded in Roman Ridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 346 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Roman Ridge has the 1,025th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Roman Ridge | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,110 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.2 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,165 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Roman Ridge was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,110 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (876). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 1,110 | 109.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,019 | 100.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,019 | 100.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,038 | 102.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 884 | 87.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 984 | 96.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 876 | 86.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 951 | 93.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 883 | 86.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Roman Ridge 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+39%) and shoplifting (+34%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-26%) and other crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 34.0 | 0.99 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 213 | 21.0 | 2.53 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 | 20.2 | 1.31 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 6.5 | 1.32 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -26% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.4 | 0.81 | -14% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +15% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.2 | 1.20 | -17% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.0 | 1.40 | -21% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.4 | 0.72 | +9% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.0 | 0.73 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.81 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Roman Ridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Roman Ridge recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Roman Ridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Roman Ridge recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Roman Ridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Roman Ridge recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Roman Ridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Roman Ridge recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Roman Ridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Roman Ridge recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Roman Ridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Roman Ridge recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Roman Ridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Roman Ridge recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Roman Ridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Roman Ridge recorded 43 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 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Roman Ridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Roman Ridge recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Roman Ridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Roman Ridge recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Roman Ridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Roman Ridge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Roman Ridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Roman Ridge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Roman Ridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Roman Ridge recorded 3 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Roman Ridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Roman Ridge recorded 2 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Roman Ridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Roman Ridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roman Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley | 2,648 | 136.3 | +25% |
| Sprotbrough | 808 | 78.5 | -28% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,369 | 229.1 | +110% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +205% |
| Adwick le Street & Carcroft | 2,277 | 133.4 | +22% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,043 | 158.6 | +45% |
| Balby South | 1,236 | 137.7 | +26% |
| Edlington & Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | +2% |
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 Roman Ridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Windsor Walk | 134 |
| On or near Parking Area | 90 |
| On or near Marvell Road | 49 |
| On or near Clevedon Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Richmond Road | 42 |
| On or near Amersall Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Cusworth Lane | 29 |
| On or near Ashton Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Scawthorpe Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Langthwaite Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Roman Ridge 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 | 365 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 331 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 205 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Roman Ridge has an estimated population of 10,165. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Roman Ridge sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Roman Ridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Roman Ridge a safe place to live?
Roman Ridge recorded 109.2 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 Roman Ridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (213).
Is crime in Roman Ridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roman Ridge was up 9% on the year before: 1,110 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,019 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Roman Ridge?
Roman Ridge 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 Roman Ridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.