Crime in Sprotbrough: statistics, rates and trends
584 crimes were recorded in Sprotbrough in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sprotbrough
- Questions about crime in Sprotbrough
- About this data
584 crimes were recorded in Sprotbrough in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 132 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Sprotbrough has the 649th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sprotbrough | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 584 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.1 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,476 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sprotbrough was highest in the year to July 2021 (614 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (512). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 584 | 78.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 518 | 69.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 516 | 69.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 583 | 78.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 512 | 68.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 614 | 82.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 550 | 73.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 583 | 78.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 543 | 72.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sprotbrough 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+93%) and anti-social behaviour (+76%). The largest falls were in burglary (-39%) and other theft (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 17.7 | 1.15 | +76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 17.7 | 0.52 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 15.5 | 1.87 | +93% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 8.7 | 1.77 | +41% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.9 | 0.57 | -15% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.3 | 0.95 | -39% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -28% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.6 | 1.19 | +200% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -53% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 0.29 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.41 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -67% |
Anti-social behaviour in Sprotbrough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sprotbrough recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Sprotbrough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sprotbrough recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sprotbrough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sprotbrough recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sprotbrough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sprotbrough recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sprotbrough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sprotbrough recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sprotbrough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sprotbrough recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sprotbrough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sprotbrough recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sprotbrough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sprotbrough recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sprotbrough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sprotbrough recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sprotbrough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sprotbrough recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sprotbrough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sprotbrough recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sprotbrough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sprotbrough recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sprotbrough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sprotbrough recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Sprotbrough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sprotbrough.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sprotbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 1,467 | 106.0 | +36% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,737 | 155.2 | +99% |
| Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | +43% |
| Doncaster | 17,829 | 192.1 | +146% |
| Conisbrough | 1,241 | 113.1 | +45% |
| Denaby Main | 839 | 158.7 | +103% |
| Adwick le Street | 2,515 | 128.6 | +65% |
| Mexborough | 2,259 | 139.4 | +78% |
1 areas within Sprotbrough, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sprotbrough had the highest rate (78.5 per 1,000) and Sprotbrough the lowest (78.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprotbrough | Neighbourhood | 10,288 | 808 | 78.5 |
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 Sprotbrough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Newcomen Road | 84 |
| On or near Sovereign Court | 53 |
| On or near Hengist Road | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Montagu Road | 22 |
| On or near Anchorage Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Hospital | 13 |
| On or near Richmond Hill Road | 13 |
| On or near Northfield Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sprotbrough 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 | 172 | 29.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 132 | 22.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 5.8% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Sprotbrough has an estimated population of 7,476. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sprotbrough sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sprotbrough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% |
| Social rented homes | 1.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Sprotbrough a safe place to live?
Sprotbrough recorded 78.1 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 Sprotbrough?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (132).
Is crime in Sprotbrough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sprotbrough was up 13% on the year before: 584 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 518 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sprotbrough?
Sprotbrough 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 Sprotbrough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.