Doncaster is the most dangerous major town in South Yorkshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of South Yorkshire's 110 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Doncaster in 2021 was 146 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to South Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 36% higher than the South Yorkshire rate of 94 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Doncaster is the second most dangerous major town, and the 176th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2015, Doncaster had the worst crime rate in South Yorkshire for other crime, with 39 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.33 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Doncaster are violence and sexual offences, with 6,697 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 57. This is 14% higher than 2020's figure of 5,758 offences and a difference of 8.04 from 2020's crime rate of 49. Doncaster's least common crime is theft from the person, with 155 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 8% from 2020's figure of 167 crimes.
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34% higher, regional crime rate
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50% higher, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Doncaster is 34% higher than Yorkshire and The Humber and 50% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Doncaster represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 146 | 17,067 |
| 2020 | 135 | 15,822 |
| 2019 | 144 | 16,847 |
| 2018 | 146 | 17,077 |
| 2017 | 141 | 16,446 |
| 2016 | 107 | 12,534 |
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| Doncaster | South Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 2,884 | 24.68 | 27,465 | 19.49 | 21% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 251 | 2.15 | 1,002 | 0.71 | 67% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 1,277 | 10.93 | 9,346 | 6.63 | 39% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,763 | 15.09 | 15,619 | 11.09 | 27% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 557 | 4.77 | 3,950 | 2.80 | 41% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 644 | 5.51 | 4,569 | 3.24 | 41% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 1,063 | 9.10 | 9,333 | 6.62 | 27% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 179 | 1.53 | 1,455 | 1.03 | 33% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,891 | 16.19 | 14,916 | 10.59 | 35% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 216 | 1.85 | 1,397 | 0.99 | 46% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 1,170 | 10.01 | 6,645 | 4.72 | 53% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 155 | 1.33 | 810 | 0.57 | 57% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 1,204 | 10.31 | 9,694 | 6.88 | 33% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 6,697 | 57.32 | 53,623 | 38.06 | 34% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Gilberthorpe Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Dorset Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Cornwall Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Nelson Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Liverpool Avenue | Further action is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sunny Bar | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Robbery | On or near Century Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Nightclub | Offender given a drugs possession warning |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Cooper Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Royal Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Theft from the person | On or near Nightclub | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Barrel Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Queen'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Bramworth Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Hospital | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 40 | 29 | 32 | 25 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.2 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 14 | 16 | 12 | 11 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | Safer |
| Drugs | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 4.5 | 5 | 4.8 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 47 | 45 | 49 | 57 | Getting worse |
Central Doncaster & Hyde Park is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Doncaster, followed by Balby Carr in second place, and Hexthorpe & Balby North as the third most dangerous area. Doncaster's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Bessacarr Bawtry Road, Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside, and Cantley Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Carr | 1,624 | 174 | Second |
| Balby South | 1,075 | 120 | Sixth |
| Bessacarr Bawtry Road | 612 | 76 | Eighth |
| Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside | 321 | 43 | Ninth |
| Cantley Park | 486 | 83 | Seventh |
| Central Doncaster & Hyde Park | 5,717 | 426 | First |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 1,111 | 165 | Third |
| Intake | 1,258 | 132 | Fourth |
| Wheatley Hills | 1,297 | 125 | Fifth |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Doncaster for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside (67) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (741) |
| Bicycle Theft | Cantley Park (1) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (128) |
| Burglary | Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside (30) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (282) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside (19) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (434) |
| Drugs | Bessacarr Bawtry Road (7) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (277) |
| Other Crime | Bessacarr Bawtry Road (12) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (247) |
| Other Theft | Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside (14) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (341) |
| Possession of Weapons | Bessacarr Bawtry Road (4) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (70) |
| Public Order | Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside (27) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (801) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Cantley Park (1) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (94) |
| Shoplifting | Hexthorpe & Balby North (10) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (579) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Wheatley Hills (2) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (115) |
| Vehicle Crime | Cantley Park (34) | Balby Carr (168) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Bessacarr Grange & Lakeside (149) | Central Doncaster & Hyde Park (2,120) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Doncaster change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Doncaster saw a 155% increase in possession of weapons. Doncaster saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 70% compared to April in 2019. Rates of other theft and theft from the person both fell year-on-year for every month during Doncaster's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +3% | +28% | +23% | +2% | +13% | +30% | +39% | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Bicycle Theft | -45% | -11% | - | +25% | +113% | +33% | +25% | -32% | +8% | -7% |
| Burglary | -3% | -27% | -44% | -54% | -36% | -24% | -41% | -5% | -15% | -9% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -13% | -15% | +17% | +6% | -11% | -20% | +4% | -29% | -13% | -5% |
| Drugs | +10% | -16% | +22% | -2% | -2% | +5% | -8% | -14% | +74% | -5% |
| Other Crime | -40% | +34% | -16% | +43% | +6% | -4% | +29% | -8% | - | -9% |
| Other Theft | -19% | -42% | -19% | -19% | +7% | -18% | -25% | -31% | -20% | -35% |
| Possession of Weapons | +6% | +8% | -47% | -24% | -10% | -11% | +67% | +13% | +93% | +155% |
| Public Order | +18% | +3% | +11% | +20% | +17% | -7% | +30% | +11% | -21% | +4% |
| Robbery | +15% | +17% | -55% | -45% | +14% | -45% | +80% | - | +27% | +70% |
| Shoplifting | -26% | -58% | -67% | -8% | -34% | -25% | -14% | -42% | -15% | -34% |
| Theft From the Person | +146% | -70% | -50% | -50% | -33% | -18% | -63% | -56% | -65% | -59% |
| Vehicle Crime | -26% | -52% | -49% | -69% | -32% | +5% | -25% | +13% | -13% | -23% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -7% | +8% | +9% | +22% | +8% | +12% | +24% | +3% | - | -6% |
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