WEST ROAD, DN8 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DN8 4LH

WEST ROAD, DN8 4LH, Doncaster has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This DN8 4LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DN8 postcode area, which has experienced 149 crimes and a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DN8 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DN8 4LH, encompassing approximately 3307 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DN8 4LH area, explore the DN8 4LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DN8 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gainford Square with total crimes: 4
  • Silkstone Oval with total crimes: 3
  • Bloomhill Close with total crimes: 2

WEST ROAD, DN8 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2611.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-40.00%
Public order20.91-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.88-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson62.7220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.81-44.44%
Public order41.5133.33%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1930.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.93125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7266.67%
Public order31.51200.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.26-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-25.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime73.63600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2133.33%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8636.36%
Criminal damage and arson34.53-40.00%
Drugs20.91-33.33%
Public order20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.51-54.55%
Burglary31.51200.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.58450.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.33-47.62%
Other theft33.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.46110.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.14-56.52%
Burglary23.02100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.8864.29%
Criminal damage and arson46.950.00%
Other crime41.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-60.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.280.00%
Vehicle crime84.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.42400.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.230.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 202415
March 202411
February 202411
January 202421
December 202310
November 202323
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 202411
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
October 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DN8 4LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gainford Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Silkstone Oval
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bloomhill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Fairway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Northgate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Marshland Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bloom Hill Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. High Hazel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newholme Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Grange Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Grange Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Wembley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Vermuyden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1