Total Crime Rate
23.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Finningley , and the 97th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Close (DN3 3LX) in the last 12 months was 23.8 per 1,000 residents and was 49.2% lower than the Finningley average (46.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Close (DN3 3LX), the main crime hotspot is near Sandhills Way. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Finningley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandhills Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Conway Drive | — |
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