Crime in Rossington & Bawtry: statistics, rates and trends
1,410 crimes were recorded in Rossington & Bawtry in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Rossington & Bawtry
- Questions about crime in Rossington & Bawtry
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (566), anti-social behaviour (208) and criminal damage and arson (136) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,981st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rossington & Bawtry | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,410 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.0 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,557 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rossington & Bawtry of any year here (1,410 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,410 | 76.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,512 | 81.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,604 | 86.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,012 | 108.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,071 | 111.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,661 | 89.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,718 | 92.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,557 | 83.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,843 | 99.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 119 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (60% below) and shoplifting (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 62 and public order rose from 83 to 97, while anti-social behaviour fell from 293 to 208 and other crime fell from 53 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 566 | 30.5 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 208 | 11.2 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 5.7 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Public order | 97 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 80 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 3.3 | 8.5 | +195% |
| Burglary | 54 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Other crime | 44 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.3 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rossington & Bawtry; the highest is Town, Doncaster (330.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Finningley, Doncaster (46.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rossington & Bawtry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finningley | 864 | 46.4 | -39% |
| Bessacarr | 1,630 | 103.6 | +36% |
| Tickhill & Wadsworth | 1,220 | 97.8 | +29% |
| Balby South | 1,200 | 133.7 | +76% |
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +334% |
| Armthorpe | 1,460 | 98.7 | +30% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,315 | 225.4 | +197% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,166 | 165.0 | +117% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Rossington & Bawtry over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Melton Close” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Melton Close | 53 |
| On or near Radburn Road | 42 |
| On or near Station Road | 39 |
| On or near Bevan Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Boswell Close | 33 |
| On or near Wharf Street | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Grangefield Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Great North Road | 27 |
| On or near Recreation Lane | 25 |
Of the 1,202 crimes in Rossington & Bawtry with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 208 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 525 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 442 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Rossington & Bawtry has an estimated population of 18,557 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rossington & Bawtry average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rossington & Bawtry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Rossington & Bawtry a safe place to live?
Rossington & Bawtry recorded 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,981st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rossington & Bawtry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 566 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (208).
Is crime in Rossington & Bawtry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rossington & Bawtry was down 7% on the year before: 1,410 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,512 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rossington & Bawtry?
About 18,557 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rossington & Bawtry?
Rossington & Bawtry 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.