Crime in Town, Doncaster: statistics, rates and trends
7,631 crimes were recorded in Town, Doncaster in the 12 months to July 2026, 333.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Town, Doncaster at a glance
- Crime trends in Town, Doncaster
- Types of crime in Town, Doncaster
- Town, Doncaster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Town, Doncaster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Town, Doncaster
- Population and deprivation in Town, Doncaster
- Questions about crime in Town, Doncaster
- About this data
7,631 crimes were recorded in Town, Doncaster in the 12 months to July 2026, 333.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,459 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Town, Doncaster has the 49th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Town, Doncaster | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 7,631 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 333.2 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 22,905 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Town, Doncaster was highest in the year to July 2023 (8,764 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (7,101). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 7,631 | 333.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 7,859 | 343.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 8,167 | 356.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 8,764 | 382.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 8,610 | 375.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 7,101 | 310.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 7,460 | 325.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 8,325 | 363.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 8,491 | 370.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 603 |
| June 2026 | 576 |
| May 2026 | 628 |
| April 2026 | 579 |
| March 2026 | 691 |
| February 2026 | 589 |
| January 2026 | 602 |
| December 2025 | 628 |
| November 2025 | 641 |
| October 2025 | 680 |
| September 2025 | 667 |
| August 2025 | 747 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Town, 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+30%) and robbery (+21%). The largest falls were in other crime (-29%) and theft from the person (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,459 | 107.4 | 3.14 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,039 | 45.4 | 2.96 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 879 | 38.4 | 4.63 | -4% |
| Public order | 630 | 27.5 | 4.14 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 500 | 21.8 | 3.22 | -9% |
| Other theft | 430 | 18.8 | 2.94 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 410 | 17.9 | 3.63 | -3% |
| Drugs | 343 | 15.0 | 4.58 | -21% |
| Burglary | 268 | 11.7 | 3.31 | -25% |
| Other crime | 221 | 9.6 | 4.57 | -29% |
| Robbery | 190 | 8.3 | 6.14 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 90 | 3.9 | 4.05 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 89 | 3.9 | 2.30 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 83 | 3.6 | 4.40 | +19% |
Violence and sexual offences in Town, Doncaster
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Town, Doncaster recorded 2,459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (107.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 32.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Town, Doncaster
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Town, Doncaster recorded 1,039 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Town, Doncaster
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Town, Doncaster recorded 879 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Town, Doncaster
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Town, Doncaster recorded 630 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Town, Doncaster
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Town, Doncaster recorded 500 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Town, Doncaster
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Town, Doncaster recorded 430 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Town, Doncaster
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Town, Doncaster recorded 410 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Town, Doncaster
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Town, Doncaster recorded 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Town, Doncaster
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Town, Doncaster recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Town, Doncaster
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Town, Doncaster recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Town, Doncaster
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Town, Doncaster recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Town, Doncaster
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Town, Doncaster recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Town, Doncaster
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Town, Doncaster recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Town, Doncaster
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Town, Doncaster recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Town, Doncaster, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Town, Doncaster.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Town, Doncaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,043 | 158.6 | -52% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,369 | 229.1 | -31% |
| Bessacarr | 1,621 | 103.0 | -69% |
| Bentley | 2,648 | 136.3 | -59% |
| Balby South | 1,236 | 137.7 | -59% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,110 | 109.2 | -67% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | -71% |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | -78% |
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 Town, Doncaster over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 692 |
| On or near Nightclub | 501 |
| On or near Parking Area | 392 |
| On or near St Sepulchre Gate | 326 |
| On or near Police Station | 309 |
| On or near Old School Way | 279 |
| On or near Hall Gate | 181 |
| On or near Lady Bank Drive | 132 |
| On or near Parkinson Street | 123 |
| On or near Prince'S Street | 122 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Town, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,602 | 34.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,336 | 30.6% |
| Not recorded | 1,039 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 425 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 424 | 5.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 252 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 249 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 198 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 68 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.1% |
Town, Doncaster has an estimated population of 22,905. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Town, Doncaster sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Town, Doncaster |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.4% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 43.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 56.5% |
Is Town, Doncaster a safe place to live?
Town, Doncaster recorded 333.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Town, Doncaster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,039).
Is crime in Town, Doncaster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Town, Doncaster was down 3% on the year before: 7,631 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 7,859 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Town, Doncaster?
Town, 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 Town, Doncaster. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.