Crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster: statistics, rates and trends
808 crimes were recorded in Sprotbrough, Doncaster in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster at a glance
- Crime trends in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
- Types of crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
- Sprotbrough, Doncaster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
- Population and deprivation in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
- Questions about crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
- About this data
808 crimes were recorded in Sprotbrough, Doncaster in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 224 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sprotbrough, Doncaster has the 1,909th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sprotbrough, Doncaster | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 808 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.5 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,288 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,058 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (758). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 808 | 78.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 758 | 73.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 774 | 75.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 966 | 93.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,058 | 102.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,046 | 101.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 964 | 93.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 980 | 95.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,028 | 99.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sprotbrough, Doncaster 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+58%) and criminal damage and arson (+35%). The largest falls were in burglary (-40%) and drugs (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 21.8 | 1.42 | +58% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 19.2 | 0.56 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 9.2 | 1.87 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 6.8 | 1.00 | +35% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -27% |
| Burglary | 42 | 4.1 | 1.15 | -40% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +21% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.8 | 1.33 | -9% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.00 | -9% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 10 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 9% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 3 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 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sprotbrough, Doncaster, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sprotbrough, Doncaster.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sprotbrough, Doncaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge | 1,110 | 109.2 | +39% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,369 | 229.1 | +192% |
| Edlington & Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | +42% |
| Balby South | 1,236 | 137.7 | +75% |
| Bentley | 2,648 | 136.3 | +74% |
| Conisbrough | 2,080 | 127.9 | +63% |
| Adwick le Street & Carcroft | 2,277 | 133.4 | +70% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +324% |
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 Sprotbrough, Doncaster over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sovereign Court | 53 |
| On or near Vulcan Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Barnsley Road | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Hengist Road | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Roman Mews | 27 |
| On or near Crow Tree Lane | 23 |
| On or near Montagu Road | 22 |
| On or near Back Lane | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sprotbrough, Doncaster 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 251 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 224 | 27.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 222 | 27.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Sprotbrough, Doncaster has an estimated population of 10,288. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sprotbrough, Doncaster sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sprotbrough, Doncaster |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Sprotbrough, Doncaster a safe place to live?
Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 78.5 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 Sprotbrough, Doncaster?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (198).
Is crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster was up 7% on the year before: 808 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 758 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sprotbrough, Doncaster?
Sprotbrough, Doncaster 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 Sprotbrough, Doncaster. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.