Crime in Askern: statistics, rates and trends
803 crimes were recorded in Askern in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
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803 crimes were recorded in Askern in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 302 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Askern has the 95th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Askern | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 803 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.8 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,826 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Askern was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,001 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (752). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 803 | 137.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 752 | 129.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,001 | 171.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 898 | 154.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 928 | 159.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 983 | 168.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 886 | 152.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 886 | 152.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 933 | 160.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Askern 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, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+25%) and vehicle crime (+19%). The largest falls were in burglary (-42%) and shoplifting (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 302 | 51.8 | 1.51 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 19.6 | 1.28 | +16% |
| Other theft | 100 | 17.2 | 2.68 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 11.3 | 1.67 | -12% |
| Public order | 53 | 9.1 | 1.37 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 8.8 | 1.78 | +19% |
| Other crime | 39 | 6.7 | 3.17 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 5.7 | 0.68 | -34% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.6 | 1.02 | -42% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.5 | 1.59 | +80% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 0.64 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Askern
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Askern recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Askern
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Askern recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Askern
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Askern recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Askern
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Askern recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Askern
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Askern recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Askern
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Askern recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Askern
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Askern recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Askern
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Askern recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Askern
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Askern recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Askern
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Askern recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Askern
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Askern recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Askern
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Askern recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Askern
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Askern recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Askern, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Askern.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Askern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adwick le Street | 2,515 | 128.6 | -7% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,737 | 155.2 | +13% |
| Upton (Wakefield) | 529 | 81.6 | -41% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 721 | 63.8 | -54% |
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 1,467 | 106.0 | -23% |
| Stainforth | 1,255 | 199.7 | +45% |
| South Elmsall | 1,345 | 114.1 | -17% |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,474 | 107.8 | -22% |
1 areas within Askern, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Norton & Askern had the highest rate (110.4 per 1,000) and Norton & Askern the lowest (110.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton & Askern | Neighbourhood | 16,254 | 1,795 | 110.4 |
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 Askern over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Lakeside Rise | 46 |
| On or near Selby Road | 39 |
| On or near Bathhouse Lane | 31 |
| On or near Westfield Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Sutton Road | 27 |
| On or near Spa Terrace | 25 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 23 |
| On or near Manor Road | 23 |
| On or near Marlborough Crescent | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Askern 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 | 278 | 34.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 34.6% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Askern has an estimated population of 5,826. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Askern sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Askern |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 60.6% |
Is Askern a safe place to live?
Askern recorded 137.8 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 Askern?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Askern going up or down?
Recorded crime in Askern was up 7% on the year before: 803 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 752 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Askern?
Askern 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 Askern. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.