Crime in Sprotbrough: statistics, rates and trends
581 crimes were recorded in Sprotbrough in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sprotbrough at a glance
- Crime trends in Sprotbrough
- Types of crime in Sprotbrough
- Sprotbrough compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sprotbrough
- Streets with the most crime in Sprotbrough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sprotbrough
- Demographics of Sprotbrough
- Questions about crime in Sprotbrough
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (138), violence and sexual offences (129) and shoplifting (112) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 656th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sprotbrough | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 581 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.7 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,476 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sprotbrough peaked in the year to August 2021 (620 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (512). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 581 | 77.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 529 | 70.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 512 | 68.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 566 | 75.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 521 | 69.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 620 | 82.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 539 | 72.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 576 | 77.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 561 | 75.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sprotbrough recorded notably more shoplifting (77% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (70% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (50% below) and other theft (48% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 73 to 138 and shoplifting rose from 66 to 112, while burglary fell from 44 to 22 and criminal damage and arson fell from 36 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 18.5 | 15.4 | +89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 17.3 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 112 | 15.0 | 8.5 | +70% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 8.4 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -50% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Sprotbrough.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sprotbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 1,455 | 105.1 | +35% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,712 | 153.0 | +97% |
| Warmsworth | 1,414 | 113.3 | +46% |
| Doncaster | 17,801 | 191.8 | +147% |
| Conisbrough | 1,203 | 109.6 | +41% |
| Denaby Main | 843 | 159.4 | +105% |
| Adwick le Street | 2,509 | 128.3 | +65% |
| Mexborough | 2,270 | 140.1 | +80% |
Sprotbrough is the one area listed within Sprotbrough, with 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprotbrough | Neighbourhood | 10,288 | 787 | 76.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Sprotbrough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Newcomen Road” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Newcomen Road | 81 |
| On or near Sovereign Court | 50 |
| On or near Hengist Road | 32 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
| On or near Montagu Road | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Anchorage Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Anchorage Lane | 13 |
| On or near Cheswold Lane | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
Of the 443 crimes in Sprotbrough with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 138 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 167 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 163 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Sprotbrough has an estimated population of 7,476 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sprotbrough average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sprotbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sprotbrough a safe place to live?
Sprotbrough recorded 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 656th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Sprotbrough?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 138 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (129).
Is crime in Sprotbrough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sprotbrough was up 10% on the year before: 581 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 529 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sprotbrough?
About 7,476 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sprotbrough?
Sprotbrough 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.