Crime in New Rossington and Rossington: statistics, rates and trends
1,110 crimes were recorded in New Rossington and Rossington in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in New Rossington and Rossington
- Questions about crime in New Rossington and Rossington
- About this data
1,110 crimes were recorded in New Rossington and Rossington in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 498 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, New Rossington and Rossington has the 686th highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Rossington and Rossington | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,110 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.8 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,651 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Rossington and Rossington was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,601 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,110). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 1,110 | 75.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,116 | 76.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,234 | 84.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,545 | 105.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,601 | 109.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,282 | 87.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,318 | 90.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,171 | 79.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,515 | 103.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Rossington and Rossington 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 vehicle crime (+18%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-14%) and other theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 498 | 34.0 | 0.99 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 9.5 | 0.62 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 7.8 | 1.16 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 4.8 | 0.98 | +18% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +0% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 2.9 | 0.35 | +139% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -7% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.6 | 1.23 | -7% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.1 | 1.12 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +100% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in New Rossington and Rossington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 498 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Rossington and Rossington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Rossington and Rossington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Rossington and Rossington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Rossington and Rossington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Rossington and Rossington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New Rossington and Rossington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 139% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Rossington and Rossington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Rossington and Rossington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Rossington and Rossington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Rossington and Rossington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New Rossington and Rossington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in New Rossington and Rossington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New Rossington and Rossington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New Rossington and Rossington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to New Rossington and Rossington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Rossington and Rossington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Rossington and Rossington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finningley | 290 | 52.4 | -31% |
| Tickhill | 261 | 49.8 | -34% |
| Doncaster | 17,829 | 192.1 | +154% |
| Harworth and Bircotes | 727 | 95.7 | +26% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | +29% |
| Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | +47% |
| Sprotbrough | 584 | 78.1 | +3% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,737 | 155.2 | +105% |
1 areas within New Rossington and Rossington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rossington & Bawtry had the highest rate (77.5 per 1,000) and Rossington & Bawtry the lowest (77.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossington & Bawtry | Neighbourhood | 18,557 | 1,439 | 77.5 |
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 New Rossington and Rossington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Melton Close | 59 |
| On or near Radburn Road | 45 |
| On or near Station Road | 35 |
| On or near Bevan Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Boswell Close | 34 |
| On or near Grangefield Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Hadrians Close | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Grange Lane | 23 |
| On or near Recreation Lane | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Rossington and Rossington 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 | 470 | 42.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 319 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 139 | 12.5% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 6.2% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
New Rossington and Rossington has an estimated population of 14,651. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Rossington and Rossington sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Rossington and Rossington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.3% |
Is New Rossington and Rossington a safe place to live?
New Rossington and Rossington recorded 75.8 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 New Rossington and Rossington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 498 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (139).
Is crime in New Rossington and Rossington going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Rossington and Rossington was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,110 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,116 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Rossington and Rossington?
New Rossington and Rossington 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 New Rossington and Rossington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.