WATCH HOUSE LANE, DN5 9LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DN5 9LP

WATCH HOUSE LANE, DN5 9LP, Doncaster has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This DN5 9LP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DN5 postcode area, which has experienced 333 crimes and a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DN5 9LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DN5 9LP, encompassing approximately 3045 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DN5 9LP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cusworth Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Watch House Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Butterscotch Walk with total crimes: 2

WATCH HOUSE LANE, DN5 9LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.54350.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.96600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30200.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-60.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.94-16.67%
Public order31.64200.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Burglary20.66-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.97300.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6025.00%
Burglary41.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.270.00%
Vehicle crime22.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2060.00%
Burglary72.63600.00%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Public order10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.25-50.00%
Shoplifting41.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-40.00%
Burglary10.99-87.50%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.1542.86%
Burglary83.28700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.63150.00%
Public order51.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64300.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DN5 9LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cusworth Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Watch House Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Butterscotch Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Churchill Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Chamberlain Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ramsey Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Dominion Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Amersall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Queen'S Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rowan Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Regent Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bridge Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Newbold Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Martin'S Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1