Total Crime Rate
106.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Howbeck Drive area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Edlington & Warmsworth , and the 411th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Howbeck Drive (DN12 1QD) in the last 12 months was 106.9 per 1,000 residents and was 16.6% lower than the Edlington & Warmsworth average (128.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 44.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -61.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Howbeck Drive (DN12 1QD), the main crime hotspot is near Lichfield Gardens. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Edlington & Warmsworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lichfield Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Thornlea Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillside Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Howbeck Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Broomvale Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stone Riding | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Howbeck Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Howbeck Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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