Crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
721 crimes were recorded in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
- Questions about crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
- About this data
721 crimes were recorded in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 262 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe has the 894th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 721 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.8 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,298 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe was highest in the year to July 2021 (898 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (672). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 721 | 63.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 689 | 61.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 895 | 79.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 672 | 59.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 866 | 76.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 898 | 79.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 888 | 78.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 791 | 70.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 853 | 75.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+43%) and anti-social behaviour (+41%). The largest falls were in burglary (-38%) and drugs (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 23.2 | 0.68 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 11.5 | 0.75 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 5.6 | 1.13 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 5.0 | 0.74 | -16% |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.2 | 1.18 | -38% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +27% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.2 | 0.27 | +67% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -14% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 17 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 26% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 8 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | +53% |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,474 | 107.8 | +69% |
| Stainforth | 1,255 | 199.7 | +213% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,737 | 155.2 | +143% |
| Doncaster | 17,829 | 192.1 | +201% |
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 1,467 | 106.0 | +66% |
| Askern | 803 | 137.8 | +116% |
| Sprotbrough | 584 | 78.1 | +22% |
1 areas within Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall had the highest rate (72.8 per 1,000) and Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall the lowest (72.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | Neighbourhood | 10,784 | 785 | 72.8 |
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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thirlmere Gardens | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Hazelwood Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Mere Lane | 20 |
| On or near Derwent Drive | 19 |
| On or near Camellia Drive | 16 |
| On or near Church Balk | 16 |
| On or near Kiln Court | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 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 | 262 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 224 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 130 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe has an estimated population of 11,298. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe a safe place to live?
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe recorded 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
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: 721 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 689 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe?
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 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 Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.