Crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake: statistics, rates and trends
3,043 crimes were recorded in Wheatley Hills & Intake in the 12 months to July 2026, 158.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake at a glance
- Crime trends in Wheatley Hills & Intake
- Types of crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake
- Wheatley Hills & Intake compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wheatley Hills & Intake
- Population and deprivation in Wheatley Hills & Intake
- Questions about crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake
- About this data
3,043 crimes were recorded in Wheatley Hills & Intake in the 12 months to July 2026, 158.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 864 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wheatley Hills & Intake has the 376th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wheatley Hills & Intake | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,043 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 158.6 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,187 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,115 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,608). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 3,043 | 158.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,608 | 135.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,844 | 148.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,105 | 161.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,993 | 156.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,910 | 151.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,977 | 155.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,984 | 155.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,115 | 162.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 325 |
| June 2026 | 305 |
| May 2026 | 266 |
| April 2026 | 276 |
| March 2026 | 340 |
| February 2026 | 203 |
| January 2026 | 259 |
| December 2025 | 232 |
| November 2025 | 202 |
| October 2025 | 219 |
| September 2025 | 211 |
| August 2025 | 205 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wheatley Hills & Intake 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+174%) and robbery (+171%). The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and other crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 864 | 45.0 | 1.32 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 750 | 39.1 | 4.72 | +174% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 386 | 20.1 | 1.31 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 230 | 12.0 | 1.77 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 184 | 9.6 | 1.95 | -11% |
| Other theft | 154 | 8.0 | 1.26 | +17% |
| Public order | 150 | 7.8 | 1.18 | -23% |
| Burglary | 119 | 6.2 | 1.75 | -17% |
| Other crime | 67 | 3.5 | 1.65 | -24% |
| Robbery | 57 | 3.0 | 2.20 | +171% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.0 | 0.62 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.0 | 1.02 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.8 | 1.01 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 864 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 750 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 174% on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 386 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 19 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 up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wheatley Hills & Intake
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wheatley Hills & Intake, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wheatley Hills & Intake.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wheatley Hills & Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +110% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | -39% |
| Bessacarr | 1,621 | 103.0 | -35% |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | -54% |
| Bentley | 2,648 | 136.3 | -14% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,369 | 229.1 | +44% |
| Roman Ridge | 1,110 | 109.2 | -31% |
| Balby South | 1,236 | 137.7 | -13% |
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 Wheatley Hills & Intake over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dublin Road | 380 |
| On or near Hospital | 243 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 130 |
| On or near Supermarket | 112 |
| On or near Adlard Road | 100 |
| On or near Shaw Wood Way | 99 |
| On or near Warren Close | 95 |
| On or near Parkway North | 92 |
| On or near Atholl Crescent | 60 |
| On or near Ogden Road | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wheatley Hills & Intake 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 | 1,028 | 33.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,024 | 33.7% |
| Not recorded | 386 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 216 | 7.1% |
| Under investigation | 186 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 71 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Wheatley Hills & Intake has an estimated population of 19,187. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wheatley Hills & Intake sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wheatley Hills & Intake |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.7% |
| Social rented homes | 27.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.5% |
Is Wheatley Hills & Intake a safe place to live?
Wheatley Hills & Intake recorded 158.6 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 Wheatley Hills & Intake?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 864 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (750).
Is crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wheatley Hills & Intake was up 17% on the year before: 3,043 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,608 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wheatley Hills & Intake?
Wheatley Hills & Intake 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 Wheatley Hills & Intake. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.