Crime in Askern: statistics, rates and trends
802 crimes were recorded in Askern in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (310), anti-social behaviour (106) and other theft (100) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 94th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Askern | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 802 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.7 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,826 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Askern peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,004 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (747). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 802 | 137.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 747 | 128.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,004 | 172.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 902 | 154.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 921 | 158.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 957 | 164.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 921 | 158.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 844 | 144.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 957 | 164.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Askern recorded notably more other crime (3.5 times the national rate), other theft (2.7 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (73% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (31% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 31 to 43 and violence and sexual offences rose from 248 to 310, while shoplifting fell from 48 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 310 | 53.2 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 18.2 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Other theft | 100 | 17.2 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 11.0 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Public order | 54 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 8.6 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Other crime | 43 | 7.4 | 2.1 | +39% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 5.8 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Askern; the highest is Stainforth (199.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe (63.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Askern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adwick le Street | 2,509 | 128.3 | -7% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,712 | 153.0 | +11% |
| Upton (Wakefield) | 527 | 81.3 | -41% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 716 | 63.4 | -54% |
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 1,455 | 105.1 | -24% |
| Stainforth | 1,256 | 199.9 | +45% |
| South Elmsall | 1,302 | 110.4 | -20% |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,469 | 107.4 | -22% |
Norton & Askern is the one area listed within Askern, with 111.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton & Askern | Neighbourhood | 16,254 | 1,813 | 111.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Askern over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near Lakeside Rise | 43 |
| On or near Selby Road | 43 |
| On or near Bathhouse Lane | 30 |
| On or near Westfield Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Manor Road | 27 |
| On or near Sutton Road | 27 |
| On or near Market Place | 24 |
| On or near Marlborough Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Rushy Moor Lane | 24 |
Of the 696 crimes in Askern with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 288 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 271 | 38.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Askern has an estimated population of 5,826 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Askern average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Askern | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 60.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Askern a safe place to live?
Askern recorded 137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 94th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Askern?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 310 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Askern going up or down?
Recorded crime in Askern was up 7% on the year before: 802 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 747 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Askern?
About 5,826 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Askern?
Askern 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.