Crime in New Rossington and Rossington: statistics, rates and trends
1,091 crimes were recorded in New Rossington and Rossington in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in New Rossington and Rossington at a glance
- Crime trends in New Rossington and Rossington
- Types of crime in New Rossington and Rossington
- New Rossington and Rossington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within New Rossington and Rossington
- Streets with the most crime in New Rossington and Rossington
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Rossington and Rossington
- Demographics of New Rossington and Rossington
- Questions about crime in New Rossington and Rossington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (484), anti-social behaviour (141) and criminal damage and arson (105) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 700th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | New Rossington and Rossington | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,091 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.5 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,651 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in New Rossington and Rossington of any year here (1,091 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,091 | 74.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,121 | 76.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,224 | 83.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,520 | 103.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,622 | 110.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,277 | 87.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,336 | 91.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,168 | 79.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,466 | 100.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 122 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (62% below) and other theft (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 34 to 40 and public order rose from 64 to 74, while other crime fell from 41 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 484 | 33.0 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 74 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other theft | 53 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 3.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than New Rossington and Rossington; the highest is Doncaster (191.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Tickhill (49.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Rossington and Rossington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finningley | 303 | 54.7 | -27% |
| Tickhill | 261 | 49.8 | -33% |
| Doncaster | 17,801 | 191.8 | +158% |
| Harworth and Bircotes | 728 | 95.9 | +29% |
| Armthorpe | 1,460 | 98.7 | +32% |
| Warmsworth | 1,414 | 113.3 | +52% |
| Sprotbrough | 581 | 77.7 | +4% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,712 | 153.0 | +105% |
Rossington & Bawtry is the one area listed within New Rossington and Rossington, with 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossington & Bawtry | Neighbourhood | 18,557 | 1,410 | 76.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in New Rossington and Rossington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Melton Close” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Melton Close | 53 |
| On or near Radburn Road | 42 |
| On or near Bevan Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Boswell Close | 33 |
| On or near Station Road | 33 |
| On or near Grangefield Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Great North Road | 26 |
| On or near Recreation Lane | 25 |
| On or near Hadrians Close | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
Of the 950 crimes in New Rossington and Rossington with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 446 | 46.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 315 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 7.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
New Rossington and Rossington has an estimated population of 14,651 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up New Rossington and Rossington average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | New Rossington and Rossington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is New Rossington and Rossington a safe place to live?
New Rossington and Rossington recorded 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 700th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in New Rossington and Rossington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 484 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in New Rossington and Rossington going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Rossington and Rossington was down 3% on the year before: 1,091 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,121 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of New Rossington and Rossington?
About 14,651 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers New Rossington and Rossington?
New Rossington and Rossington 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.