Crime in Town, Doncaster: statistics, rates and trends
7,561 crimes were recorded in Town, Doncaster in the 12 months to August 2026, 330.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Town, Doncaster
- Questions about crime in Town, Doncaster
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,456), anti-social behaviour (1,035) and shoplifting (852) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 50th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Town, Doncaster | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 7,561 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 330.1 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 22,905 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Town, Doncaster peaked in the year to August 2023 (8,888 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (7,186). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 7,561 | 330.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 7,882 | 344.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 7,991 | 348.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 8,888 | 388.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 8,655 | 377.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 7,186 | 313.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 7,407 | 323.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 8,212 | 358.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 8,446 | 368.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 677 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Town, Doncaster recorded notably more robbery (6.1 times the national rate), drugs (4.4 times the national rate) and shoplifting (4.4 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 830 to 1,035 and robbery rose from 160 to 190, while other crime fell from 314 to 207 and burglary fell from 360 to 266.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,456 | 107.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,035 | 45.2 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 852 | 37.2 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Public order | 637 | 27.8 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 505 | 22.0 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 423 | 18.5 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 401 | 17.5 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Drugs | 330 | 14.4 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Burglary | 266 | 11.6 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 207 | 9.0 | 2.1 | -34% |
| Robbery | 190 | 8.3 | 1.4 | +19% |
| Theft from the person | 96 | 4.2 | 1.7 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 89 | 3.9 | 1.0 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 74 | 3.2 | 0.8 | -3% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Town, Doncaster has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Town, Doncaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,166 | 165.0 | -50% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,315 | 225.4 | -32% |
| Bessacarr | 1,630 | 103.6 | -69% |
| Bentley | 2,629 | 135.3 | -59% |
| Balby South | 1,200 | 133.7 | -60% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,106 | 108.8 | -67% |
| Armthorpe | 1,460 | 98.7 | -70% |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | -78% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Town, Doncaster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (733).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 733 |
| On or near Nightclub | 492 |
| On or near Parking Area | 389 |
| On or near St Sepulchre Gate | 346 |
| On or near Police Station | 294 |
| On or near Old School Way | 239 |
| On or near Hall Gate | 174 |
| On or near Lady Bank Drive | 128 |
| On or near Parkinson Street | 125 |
| On or near Prince'S Street | 117 |
Of the 6,526 crimes in Town, Doncaster with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,035 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,556 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,261 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 490 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 439 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 257 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 221 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 199 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 63 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Town, Doncaster has an estimated population of 22,905 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Town, Doncaster average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Town, Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 56.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Town, Doncaster a safe place to live?
Town, Doncaster recorded 330.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 50th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Town, Doncaster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,456 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,035).
Is crime in Town, Doncaster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Town, Doncaster was down 4% on the year before: 7,561 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 7,882 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Town, Doncaster?
About 22,905 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Town, Doncaster?
Town, 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.