Crime in Doncaster: statistics, rates and trends

17,829 crimes were recorded in Doncaster in the 12 months to July 2026, 192.1 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 5,750 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Doncaster has the 15th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Doncaster was highest in the year to July 2023 (20,271 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (16,947). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Doncaster 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.

The largest increases were in robbery (+30%) and shoplifting (+29%). The largest falls were in drugs (-26%) and theft from the person (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Doncaster

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Doncaster recorded 5,750 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Doncaster

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Doncaster recorded 2,476 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Doncaster

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Doncaster recorded 2,364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Doncaster

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Doncaster recorded 1,290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Doncaster

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Doncaster recorded 1,212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Doncaster

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Doncaster recorded 1,135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Doncaster

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Doncaster recorded 1,027 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Doncaster

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Doncaster recorded 684 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Doncaster

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Doncaster recorded 571 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Doncaster

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Doncaster recorded 545 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Doncaster

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Doncaster recorded 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Doncaster

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Doncaster recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Doncaster

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Doncaster recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Doncaster

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Doncaster recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Doncaster, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Doncaster.

6 areas within Doncaster, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Town had the highest rate (333.2 per 1,000) and Finningley the lowest (45.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Doncaster over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Doncaster 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.

Doncaster has an estimated population of 92,814. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Doncaster sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Doncaster. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.