Crime in Armthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
1,460 crimes were recorded in Armthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Armthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Armthorpe
- Types of crime in Armthorpe
- Armthorpe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Armthorpe
- Streets with the most crime in Armthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Armthorpe
- Demographics of Armthorpe
- Questions about crime in Armthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (444), anti-social behaviour (237) and shoplifting (174) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 372nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Armthorpe | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,460 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,798 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Armthorpe peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,648 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,343). 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 | 1,460 | 98.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,407 | 95.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,343 | 90.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,481 | 100.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,599 | 108.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,439 | 97.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,422 | 96.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,559 | 105.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,648 | 111.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 139 |
| July 2026 | 132 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 162 |
| March 2026 | 142 |
| February 2026 | 109 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
Compared with England and Wales, Armthorpe recorded notably more burglary (60% above the national rate), vehicle crime (58% above the national rate) and shoplifting (39% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 92 to 174 and other theft rose from 79 to 98, while vehicle crime fell from 146 to 116.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 444 | 30.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 237 | 16.0 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 11.8 | 8.5 | +89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 7.8 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Other theft | 98 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Public order | 89 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Burglary | 84 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Armthorpe; the highest is Stainforth (199.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Finningley (54.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Armthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 716 | 63.4 | -36% |
| Doncaster | 17,801 | 191.8 | +94% |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,469 | 107.4 | +9% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,712 | 153.0 | +55% |
| Finningley | 303 | 54.7 | -45% |
| New Rossington and Rossington | 1,091 | 74.5 | -25% |
| Stainforth | 1,256 | 199.9 | +103% |
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 1,455 | 105.1 | +7% |
Armthorpe is the one area listed within Armthorpe, with 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armthorpe | Neighbourhood | 14,798 | 1,460 | 98.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Armthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mill Street” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Street | 73 |
| On or near Glebe Farm Close | 64 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near King Street | 49 |
| On or near Fernbank Drive | 48 |
| On or near Beech Road | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Palm Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Almond Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Harrow Road | 37 |
Of the 1,223 crimes in Armthorpe with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 237 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 503 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 470 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Armthorpe has an estimated population of 14,798 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Armthorpe average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Armthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Armthorpe a safe place to live?
Armthorpe recorded 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 372nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Armthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 444 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (237).
Is crime in Armthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Armthorpe was up 4% on the year before: 1,460 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,407 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Armthorpe?
About 14,798 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Armthorpe?
Armthorpe 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.