Total Crime Rate
64.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Lane area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Norton & Askern , and the 361st lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Lane (DN14 9BN) in the last 12 months was 64.1 per 1,000 residents and was 38.4% lower than the Norton & Askern average (104.1 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 20.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Lane (DN14 9BN), the main crime hotspot is near Broad Lane. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Norton & Askern| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Chapel Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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