Total Crime Rate
49.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Symes Gardens area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr , and the 270th 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 Symes Gardens (DN4 6JZ) in the last 12 months was 49.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.4% lower than the Bessacarr average (108.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Symes Gardens (DN4 6JZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Scouting Way, where police recorded 26 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Forest Grange (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bessacarr| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Forest Grange | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Palington Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Shirburn Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Scouting Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Scouting Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Scouting Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Scouting Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Coterel Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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