Total Crime Rate
16.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Oswalds Drive area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Armthorpe , and the 58th 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 St Oswalds Drive (DN3 2PW) in the last 12 months was 16.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.7% lower than the Armthorpe average (92.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around St Oswalds Drive (DN3 2PW), the main crime hotspot is near Church Balk. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Armthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sherwood Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazelwood Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Acre Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Church Balk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Acre Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gardenia Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Church Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Locksley Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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