DN8 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DN8 5AF

DN8 5AF, Doncaster has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.62 per 1,000 population. This DN8 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DN8 5AF, encompassing approximately 2853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DN8 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 4
  • Browns Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Lime Tree Grove with total crimes: 3

DN8 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.6213.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.96-22.22%
Shoplifting42.45100.00%
Burglary31.4050.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.12-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.26-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1520.00%
Public order32.10200.00%
Other crime31.05200.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Burglary20.70-77.78%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.63-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.310.00%
Burglary93.51800.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.15-37.50%
Drugs41.75-33.33%
Shoplifting31.40200.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.6381.82%
Anti-social behaviour107.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.51300.00%
Drugs62.80500.00%
Vehicle crime42.10100.00%
Public order41.40100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.46-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour73.8616.67%
Other theft22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Public order20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.168.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-25.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.52-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour54.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-42.86%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.53136.36%
Criminal damage and arson79.1140.00%
Shoplifting52.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-55.56%
Burglary31.400.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-80.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.72-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour93.8628.57%
Vehicle crime53.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75150.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Shoplifting21.05-33.33%
Public order20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.9212.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.3116.67%
Shoplifting32.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.97-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour65.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1033.33%
Public order41.40300.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.37125.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.3166.67%
Other theft43.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40200.00%
Shoplifting31.05-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Public order10.70-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.620.00%
Shoplifting82.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.800.00%
Public order52.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202418
June 202420
May 202411
April 202413
March 202412
February 202426
January 202411
December 202318
November 202316
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DN8 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Browns Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Lime Tree Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Silver Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chapel Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waverley Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Millfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Fairtree Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Horse Fair Green
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. South Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chace Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Kenyon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rope Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. St Nicholas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1