Crime in Adwick le Street: statistics, rates and trends
2,509 crimes were recorded in Adwick le Street in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Adwick le Street at a glance
- Crime trends in Adwick le Street
- Types of crime in Adwick le Street
- Adwick le Street compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Adwick le Street
- Streets with the most crime in Adwick le Street
- What happened after crimes were reported in Adwick le Street
- Demographics of Adwick le Street
- Questions about crime in Adwick le Street
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (939), anti-social behaviour (347) and criminal damage and arson (257) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 131st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Adwick le Street | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,509 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.3 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,554 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Adwick le Street peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,981 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,275). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,509 | 128.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,951 | 150.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,927 | 149.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,981 | 152.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,638 | 134.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,488 | 127.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,275 | 116.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,544 | 130.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,812 | 143.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 229 |
| July 2026 | 230 |
| June 2026 | 220 |
| May 2026 | 217 |
| April 2026 | 228 |
| March 2026 | 235 |
| February 2026 | 196 |
| January 2026 | 168 |
| December 2025 | 184 |
| November 2025 | 211 |
| October 2025 | 206 |
| September 2025 | 185 |
Compared with England and Wales, Adwick le Street recorded notably more other crime (2.5 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (95% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (92% above the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 23 to 30 and shoplifting rose from 153 to 182, while anti-social behaviour fell from 555 to 347 and burglary fell from 124 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 939 | 48.0 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 347 | 17.7 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 257 | 13.1 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 187 | 9.6 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 182 | 9.3 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Public order | 145 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 139 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Other crime | 105 | 5.4 | 2.1 | +7% |
| Burglary | 84 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Drugs | 52 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.5 | 1.0 | -3% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.5 | 1.4 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Adwick le Street; the highest is Doncaster (191.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe (63.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Adwick le Street |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 1,455 | 105.1 | -18% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,712 | 153.0 | +19% |
| Askern | 802 | 137.7 | +7% |
| Sprotbrough | 581 | 77.7 | -39% |
| South Elmsall | 1,302 | 110.4 | -14% |
| Upton (Wakefield) | 527 | 81.3 | -37% |
| Doncaster | 17,801 | 191.8 | +49% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 716 | 63.4 | -51% |
Adwick le Street & Carcroft is the one area listed within Adwick le Street, with 132.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adwick le Street & Carcroft | Neighbourhood | 17,066 | 2,267 | 132.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Adwick le Street over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (201).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 201 |
| On or near Great North Road | 61 |
| On or near Queen'S Road | 58 |
| On or near Beech Road | 54 |
| On or near York Road | 51 |
| On or near Park View | 46 |
| On or near Green Lane | 44 |
| On or near Chadwick Road | 43 |
| On or near A1 | 42 |
| On or near A638 | 40 |
Of the 2,162 crimes in Adwick le Street with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 347 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 969 | 44.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 668 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 149 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 140 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 94 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Adwick le Street has an estimated population of 19,554 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Adwick le Street average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Adwick le Street | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Adwick le Street a safe place to live?
Adwick le Street recorded 128.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 131st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Adwick le Street?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 939 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (347).
Is crime in Adwick le Street going up or down?
Recorded crime in Adwick le Street was down 15% on the year before: 2,509 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,951 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Adwick le Street?
About 19,554 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Adwick le Street?
Adwick le Street 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.