Crime in Dunscroft and Hatfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,474 crimes were recorded in Dunscroft and Hatfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dunscroft and Hatfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Dunscroft and Hatfield
- Types of crime in Dunscroft and Hatfield
- Dunscroft and Hatfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Dunscroft and Hatfield
- Streets with the most crime in Dunscroft and Hatfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dunscroft and Hatfield
- Population and deprivation in Dunscroft and Hatfield
- Questions about crime in Dunscroft and Hatfield
- About this data
1,474 crimes were recorded in Dunscroft and Hatfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 527 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Dunscroft and Hatfield has the 280th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dunscroft and Hatfield | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,474 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.8 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,673 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dunscroft and Hatfield was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,474 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,264). Over the whole period it rose 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,474 | 107.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,432 | 104.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,462 | 106.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,440 | 105.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,264 | 92.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,290 | 94.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,345 | 98.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,295 | 94.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,371 | 100.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 123 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 123 |
| October 2025 | 155 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dunscroft and Hatfield 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+40%) and other theft (+30%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%) and other crime (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 527 | 38.5 | 1.13 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 308 | 22.5 | 1.47 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 153 | 11.2 | 1.65 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 127 | 9.3 | 1.89 | +40% |
| Public order | 77 | 5.6 | 0.85 | -13% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.1 | 0.80 | +30% |
| Burglary | 64 | 4.7 | 1.32 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.5 | 0.42 | -47% |
| Other crime | 42 | 3.1 | 1.45 | -16% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.3 | 0.69 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.68 | -18% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.49 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dunscroft and Hatfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Dunscroft and Hatfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dunscroft and Hatfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainforth | 1,255 | 199.7 | +85% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 721 | 63.8 | -41% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | -10% |
| Thorne | 1,333 | 97.3 | -10% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,737 | 155.2 | +44% |
| Doncaster | 17,829 | 192.1 | +78% |
| Finningley | 290 | 52.4 | -51% |
| Askern | 803 | 137.8 | +28% |
1 areas within Dunscroft and Hatfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hatfield had the highest rate (116.4 per 1,000) and Hatfield the lowest (116.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | Neighbourhood | 17,662 | 2,056 | 116.4 |
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 Dunscroft and Hatfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 78 |
| On or near St. Edwin Reach | 76 |
| On or near High Street | 56 |
| On or near Pippin Way | 52 |
| On or near Sheep Dip Lane | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near St Edwins Close | 39 |
| On or near Mews Court | 37 |
| On or near Coppice Grove | 35 |
| On or near St Edwins Drive | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dunscroft and Hatfield 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 | 510 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 410 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 308 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
Dunscroft and Hatfield has an estimated population of 13,673. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dunscroft and Hatfield sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.4% |
Is Dunscroft and Hatfield a safe place to live?
Dunscroft and Hatfield recorded 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Dunscroft and Hatfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (308).
Is crime in Dunscroft and Hatfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dunscroft and Hatfield was up 3% on the year before: 1,474 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,432 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dunscroft and Hatfield?
Dunscroft and Hatfield 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 Dunscroft and Hatfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.