Crime in Thorne & Moorends: statistics, rates and trends
1,808 crimes were recorded in Thorne & Moorends in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thorne & Moorends at a glance
- Crime trends in Thorne & Moorends
- Types of crime in Thorne & Moorends
- Thorne & Moorends compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thorne & Moorends
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thorne & Moorends
- Population and deprivation in Thorne & Moorends
- Questions about crime in Thorne & Moorends
- About this data
1,808 crimes were recorded in Thorne & Moorends in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 703 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thorne & Moorends has the 1,286th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thorne & Moorends | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,808 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.2 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,414 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thorne & Moorends was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,288 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,808). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,808 | 98.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,009 | 109.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,907 | 103.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,069 | 112.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,880 | 102.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,264 | 122.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,108 | 114.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,288 | 124.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,216 | 120.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 154 |
| April 2026 | 148 |
| March 2026 | 170 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 155 |
| December 2025 | 131 |
| November 2025 | 155 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 157 |
| August 2025 | 172 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thorne & Moorends 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 burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+37%) and other theft (+28%). The largest falls were in drugs (-84%) and possession of weapons (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 703 | 38.2 | 1.12 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 266 | 14.4 | 0.94 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 146 | 7.9 | 1.17 | -17% |
| Public order | 126 | 6.8 | 1.03 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 6.3 | 0.76 | +23% |
| Other theft | 111 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +28% |
| Burglary | 91 | 4.9 | 1.40 | +3% |
| Other crime | 89 | 4.8 | 2.29 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 4.5 | 0.92 | -23% |
| Drugs | 32 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -84% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.9 | 0.89 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.40 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thorne & Moorends
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thorne & Moorends recorded 703 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 38.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thorne & Moorends
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thorne & Moorends recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thorne & Moorends
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thorne & Moorends recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thorne & Moorends
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thorne & Moorends recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thorne & Moorends
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thorne & Moorends recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thorne & Moorends
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thorne & Moorends recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thorne & Moorends
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thorne & Moorends recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thorne & Moorends
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thorne & Moorends recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thorne & Moorends
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thorne & Moorends recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thorne & Moorends
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thorne & Moorends recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 84% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thorne & Moorends
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thorne & Moorends recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thorne & Moorends
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thorne & Moorends recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thorne & Moorends
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thorne & Moorends recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thorne & Moorends
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thorne & Moorends recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thorne & Moorends, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thorne & Moorends.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thorne & Moorends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | 2,056 | 116.4 | +19% |
| Stainforth & Barnby Dun | 1,349 | 153.3 | +56% |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | -26% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | -1% |
| Norton & Askern | 1,795 | 110.4 | +12% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,043 | 158.6 | +62% |
| Finningley | 844 | 45.3 | -54% |
| Bessacarr | 1,621 | 103.0 | +5% |
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 Thorne & Moorends over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 123 |
| On or near Gainford Square | 50 |
| On or near Darlington Grove | 47 |
| On or near King Street | 42 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Marshland Road | 33 |
| On or near The Green | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 29 |
| On or near Millfield Road | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thorne & Moorends 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 | 726 | 40.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 487 | 26.9% |
| Not recorded | 266 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 45 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.2% |
Thorne & Moorends has an estimated population of 18,414. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thorne & Moorends sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thorne & Moorends |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.1% |
Is Thorne & Moorends a safe place to live?
Thorne & Moorends recorded 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Thorne & Moorends?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 703 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (266).
Is crime in Thorne & Moorends going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thorne & Moorends was down 10% on the year before: 1,808 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,009 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thorne & Moorends?
Thorne & Moorends 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 Thorne & Moorends. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.