Crime in Denaby Main: statistics, rates and trends
839 crimes were recorded in Denaby Main in the 12 months to July 2026, 158.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Denaby Main at a glance
- Crime trends in Denaby Main
- Types of crime in Denaby Main
- Denaby Main compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Denaby Main
- What happened after crimes were reported in Denaby Main
- Population and deprivation in Denaby Main
- Questions about crime in Denaby Main
- About this data
839 crimes were recorded in Denaby Main in the 12 months to July 2026, 158.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 343 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Denaby Main has the 44th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Denaby Main | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 839 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 158.7 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,288 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Denaby Main was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,202 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (832). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 839 | 158.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 832 | 157.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 976 | 184.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,085 | 205.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,202 | 227.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 958 | 181.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,163 | 219.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,075 | 203.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,159 | 219.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Denaby Main 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+136%) and vehicle crime (+88%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-38%) and other crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 343 | 64.9 | 1.89 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 19.9 | 1.29 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 13.0 | 1.92 | -25% |
| Other theft | 60 | 11.3 | 1.77 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 11.2 | 1.35 | +136% |
| Public order | 55 | 10.4 | 1.57 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 8.5 | 1.73 | +88% |
| Burglary | 37 | 7.0 | 1.98 | +76% |
| Other crime | 33 | 6.2 | 2.96 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 2.1 | 2.14 | +22% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -41% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.7 | 1.26 | +350% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.69 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Denaby Main
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Denaby Main recorded 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (64.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Denaby Main
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Denaby Main recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Denaby Main
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Denaby Main recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Denaby Main
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Denaby Main recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Denaby Main
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Denaby Main recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 136% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Denaby Main
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Denaby Main recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 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 Denaby Main
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Denaby Main recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Denaby Main
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Denaby Main recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Denaby Main
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Denaby Main recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Denaby Main
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Denaby Main recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Denaby Main
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Denaby Main recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Denaby Main
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Denaby Main recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Denaby Main
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Denaby Main recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Denaby Main, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Denaby Main.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Denaby Main |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conisbrough | 1,241 | 113.1 | -29% |
| Mexborough | 2,259 | 139.4 | -12% |
| Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | -30% |
| Swinton (Rotherham) | 1,340 | 88.1 | -44% |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -49% |
| Sprotbrough | 584 | 78.1 | -51% |
| Goldthorpe | 1,036 | 134.7 | -15% |
| Rawmarsh | 2,793 | 149.4 | -6% |
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 Denaby Main over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near The Oval | 58 |
| On or near Shephard'S Close | 56 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 44 |
| On or near Tadcaster Close | 38 |
| On or near Bolton Street | 33 |
| On or near Castlewell | 33 |
| On or near Grays Court | 31 |
| On or near Hill Top Road | 27 |
| On or near Cliff View | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Denaby Main 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 336 | 40.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 223 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 12.5% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 9.3% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Denaby Main has an estimated population of 5,288. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Denaby Main sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Denaby Main |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.6% |
| Social rented homes | 52.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Denaby Main a safe place to live?
Denaby Main recorded 158.7 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 Denaby Main?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Denaby Main going up or down?
Recorded crime in Denaby Main was almost unchanged on the year before: 839 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 832 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Denaby Main?
Denaby Main 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 Denaby Main. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.