Crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster: statistics, rates and trends
787 crimes were recorded in Sprotbrough, Doncaster in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sprotbrough, Doncaster
- Questions about crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (228), violence and sexual offences (189) and vehicle crime (95) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,964th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sprotbrough, Doncaster | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 787 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.5 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,288 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,064 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (762). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 787 | 76.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 794 | 77.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 762 | 74.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 946 | 92.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,045 | 101.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,052 | 102.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 964 | 93.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 962 | 93.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,064 | 103.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded notably more vehicle crime (86% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (44% above the national rate) and other crime (38% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (62% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 147 to 228 and vehicle crime rose from 74 to 95, while burglary fell from 70 to 40 and other theft fell from 65 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 228 | 22.2 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 18.4 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 9.2 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -35% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -43% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Sprotbrough, Doncaster.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sprotbrough, Doncaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge | 1,106 | 108.8 | +42% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,315 | 225.4 | +195% |
| Edlington & Warmsworth | 1,414 | 113.3 | +48% |
| Balby South | 1,200 | 133.7 | +75% |
| Bentley | 2,629 | 135.3 | +77% |
| Conisbrough | 2,046 | 125.8 | +64% |
| Adwick le Street & Carcroft | 2,267 | 132.8 | +74% |
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +332% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Sprotbrough, Doncaster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sovereign Court” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sovereign Court | 50 |
| On or near Vulcan Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Barnsley Road | 32 |
| On or near Hengist Road | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Crow Tree Lane | 22 |
| On or near Montagu Road | 22 |
| On or near Layden Drive | 21 |
| On or near Back Lane | 20 |
Of the 559 crimes in Sprotbrough, Doncaster with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 228 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 240 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 213 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 6.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Sprotbrough, Doncaster has an estimated population of 10,288 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sprotbrough, Doncaster average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sprotbrough, Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sprotbrough, Doncaster a safe place to live?
Sprotbrough, Doncaster recorded 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,964th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (189).
Is crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sprotbrough, Doncaster was almost unchanged on the year before: 787 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 794 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sprotbrough, Doncaster?
About 10,288 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sprotbrough, Doncaster?
Sprotbrough, Doncaster 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.