Crime in Roman Ridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,106 crimes were recorded in Roman Ridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Roman Ridge
- Questions about crime in Roman Ridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (346), shoplifting (213) and anti-social behaviour (195) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,032nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Roman Ridge | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,106 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.8 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,165 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Roman Ridge of any year here (1,106 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,106 | 108.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,050 | 103.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,021 | 100.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,004 | 98.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 930 | 91.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 977 | 96.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 881 | 86.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 925 | 91.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 900 | 88.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 102 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Roman Ridge recorded notably more shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate), other crime (40% above the national rate) and burglary (36% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (37% below) and other theft (31% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 158 to 195 and shoplifting rose from 177 to 213, while criminal damage and arson fell from 79 to 60 and drugs fell from 26 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 34.0 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 213 | 21.0 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 19.2 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 6.3 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Public order | 60 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Roman Ridge; the highest is Town, Doncaster (330.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Sprotbrough, Doncaster (76.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roman Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley | 2,629 | 135.3 | +24% |
| Sprotbrough | 787 | 76.5 | -30% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,315 | 225.4 | +107% |
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +203% |
| Adwick le Street & Carcroft | 2,267 | 132.8 | +22% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,166 | 165.0 | +52% |
| Balby South | 1,200 | 133.7 | +23% |
| Edlington & Warmsworth | 1,414 | 113.3 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Roman Ridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Windsor Walk” (132).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Windsor Walk | 132 |
| On or near Parking Area | 95 |
| On or near Clevedon Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Marvell Road | 44 |
| On or near Richmond Road | 41 |
| On or near Ashton Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Cusworth Lane | 28 |
| On or near Scawthorpe Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Amersall Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
Of the 911 crimes in Roman Ridge with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 195 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 328 | 36.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Roman Ridge has an estimated population of 10,165 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Roman Ridge average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Roman Ridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Roman Ridge a safe place to live?
Roman Ridge recorded 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,032nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
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 August 2026, followed by shoplifting (213).
Is crime in Roman Ridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roman Ridge was up 5% on the year before: 1,106 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,050 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Roman Ridge?
About 10,165 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Roman Ridge?
Roman Ridge 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.