Crime in Rossington & Bawtry: statistics, rates and trends
1,439 crimes were recorded in Rossington & Bawtry in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rossington & Bawtry at a glance
- Crime trends in Rossington & Bawtry
- Types of crime in Rossington & Bawtry
- Rossington & Bawtry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rossington & Bawtry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rossington & Bawtry
- Population and deprivation in Rossington & Bawtry
- Questions about crime in Rossington & Bawtry
- About this data
1,439 crimes were recorded in Rossington & Bawtry in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 577 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rossington & Bawtry has the 1,942nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rossington & Bawtry | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,439 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.5 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,557 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rossington & Bawtry was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,052 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,439). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 1,439 | 77.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,500 | 80.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,624 | 87.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,028 | 109.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,052 | 110.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,661 | 89.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,708 | 92.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,550 | 83.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,897 | 102.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 157 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
| August 2025 | 148 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rossington & Bawtry 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+128%) and vehicle crime (+23%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-23%) and possession of weapons (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 577 | 31.1 | 0.91 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 219 | 11.8 | 0.77 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 141 | 7.6 | 1.12 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 6.1 | 1.24 | +23% |
| Public order | 93 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +4% |
| Other theft | 78 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 3.1 | 0.37 | +128% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.7 | 0.78 | -9% |
| Other crime | 48 | 2.6 | 1.22 | -11% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.0 | 1.05 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +50% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rossington & Bawtry
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 577 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rossington & Bawtry
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rossington & Bawtry
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rossington & Bawtry
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rossington & Bawtry
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rossington & Bawtry
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rossington & Bawtry
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 128% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rossington & Bawtry
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rossington & Bawtry
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rossington & Bawtry
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rossington & Bawtry
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rossington & Bawtry
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rossington & Bawtry
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rossington & Bawtry
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rossington & Bawtry recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rossington & Bawtry, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rossington & Bawtry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rossington & Bawtry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finningley | 844 | 45.3 | -42% |
| Bessacarr | 1,621 | 103.0 | +33% |
| Tickhill & Wadsworth | 1,226 | 98.3 | +27% |
| Balby South | 1,236 | 137.7 | +78% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +330% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | +26% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,369 | 229.1 | +195% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,043 | 158.6 | +105% |
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 Rossington & Bawtry over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Melton Close | 59 |
| On or near Radburn Road | 45 |
| On or near Station Road | 41 |
| On or near Bevan Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Boswell Close | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Wharf Street | 32 |
| On or near Gresley Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Grangefield Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Hadrians Close | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rossington & Bawtry 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 | 547 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 444 | 30.9% |
| Not recorded | 219 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Rossington & Bawtry has an estimated population of 18,557. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rossington & Bawtry sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rossington & Bawtry |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.6% |
Is Rossington & Bawtry a safe place to live?
Rossington & Bawtry recorded 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Rossington & Bawtry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 577 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (219).
Is crime in Rossington & Bawtry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rossington & Bawtry was down 4% on the year before: 1,439 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,500 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rossington & Bawtry?
Rossington & Bawtry 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 Rossington & Bawtry. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.