Crime in Stainforth: statistics, rates and trends
1,255 crimes were recorded in Stainforth in the 12 months to July 2026, 199.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stainforth at a glance
- Crime trends in Stainforth
- Types of crime in Stainforth
- Stainforth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stainforth
- Streets with the most crime in Stainforth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stainforth
- Population and deprivation in Stainforth
- Questions about crime in Stainforth
- About this data
1,255 crimes were recorded in Stainforth in the 12 months to July 2026, 199.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 427 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stainforth has the 13th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stainforth | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,255 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 199.7 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,284 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stainforth was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,298 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,022). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,255 | 199.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,119 | 178.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,091 | 173.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,132 | 180.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,298 | 206.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,251 | 199.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,022 | 162.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,094 | 174.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,214 | 193.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| April 2026 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 93 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stainforth 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in burglary (+83%) and vehicle crime (+43%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-40%) and drugs (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 427 | 68.0 | 1.98 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 34.4 | 2.24 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 161 | 25.6 | 3.78 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 17.5 | 3.55 | +43% |
| Public order | 75 | 11.9 | 1.80 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 11.1 | 1.34 | +338% |
| Burglary | 66 | 10.5 | 2.97 | +83% |
| Other theft | 44 | 7.0 | 1.10 | +7% |
| Other crime | 40 | 6.4 | 3.01 | -9% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -29% |
| Robbery | 15 | 2.4 | 1.77 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.9 | 1.97 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.77 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stainforth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stainforth recorded 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (68.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stainforth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stainforth recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stainforth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stainforth recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stainforth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stainforth recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stainforth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stainforth recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stainforth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stainforth recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 338% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stainforth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stainforth recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stainforth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stainforth recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stainforth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stainforth recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stainforth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stainforth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stainforth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stainforth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stainforth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stainforth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stainforth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stainforth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stainforth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stainforth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stainforth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,474 | 107.8 | -46% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 721 | 63.8 | -68% |
| Thorne | 1,333 | 97.3 | -51% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | -51% |
| Askern | 803 | 137.8 | -31% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,737 | 155.2 | -22% |
| Doncaster | 17,829 | 192.1 | -4% |
| Adwick le Street | 2,515 | 128.6 | -36% |
1 areas within Stainforth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stainforth & Barnby Dun had the highest rate (153.3 per 1,000) and Stainforth & Barnby Dun the lowest (153.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainforth & Barnby Dun | Neighbourhood | 8,798 | 1,349 | 153.3 |
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 Stainforth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Water Lane | 68 |
| On or near King Georges Court | 62 |
| On or near Emerson Avenue | 60 |
| On or near Princess Avenue | 58 |
| On or near New Green | 54 |
| On or near East Lane | 52 |
| On or near Junction Road | 48 |
| On or near Chestnut Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Fleets Close | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stainforth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 434 | 34.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 404 | 32.2% |
| Not recorded | 216 | 17.2% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Stainforth has an estimated population of 6,284. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stainforth sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stainforth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.0% |
| Social rented homes | 35.3% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Stainforth a safe place to live?
Stainforth recorded 199.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Stainforth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (216).
Is crime in Stainforth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stainforth was up 12% on the year before: 1,255 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,119 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stainforth?
Stainforth 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 Stainforth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.