Total Crime Rate
54.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Basil Avenue area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Armthorpe , and the 304th 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 Basil Avenue (DN3 2AU) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 41.4% lower than the Armthorpe average (92.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 39.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Basil Avenue (DN3 2AU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Harris Road, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Basil Avenue (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Armthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mansfield Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harris Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harris Road | — |
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