Crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
716 crimes were recorded in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
- Types of crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
- Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
- Streets with the most crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
- Demographics of Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
- Questions about crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (263), anti-social behaviour (128) and criminal damage and arson (60) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 892nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 716 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.4 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,298 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe peaked in the year to August 2020 (913 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (667). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 716 | 63.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 685 | 60.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 897 | 79.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 667 | 59.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 857 | 75.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 887 | 78.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 913 | 80.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 783 | 69.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 825 | 73.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (75% below) and other theft (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 29 to 40 and anti-social behaviour rose from 97 to 128, while burglary fell from 69 to 48 and vehicle crime fell from 71 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 23.3 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 11.3 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armthorpe | 1,460 | 98.7 | +56% |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,469 | 107.4 | +70% |
| Stainforth | 1,256 | 199.9 | +215% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,712 | 153.0 | +141% |
| Doncaster | 17,801 | 191.8 | +203% |
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 1,455 | 105.1 | +66% |
| Askern | 802 | 137.7 | +117% |
| Sprotbrough | 581 | 77.7 | +23% |
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall is the one area listed within Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, with 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | Neighbourhood | 10,784 | 785 | 72.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Thirlmere Gardens” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thirlmere Gardens | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Hazelwood Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Mere Lane | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Derwent Drive | 20 |
| On or near Camellia Drive | 15 |
| On or near Kiln Court | 15 |
| On or near Church Balk | 14 |
Of the 588 crimes in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 260 | 44.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe has an estimated population of 11,298 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe a safe place to live?
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 892nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe was up 5% on the year before: 716 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 685 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?
About 11,298 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 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.