Total Crime Rate
61.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ellerton Gardens area has the 30th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bessacarr , and the 352nd 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 Ellerton Gardens (DN4 6LJ) in the last 12 months was 61.8 per 1,000 residents and was 42.8% lower than the Bessacarr average (108.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ellerton Gardens (DN4 6LJ), the main crime hotspot is near St Bartholomews Rise. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bessacarr| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Bartholomews Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Bartholomews Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Bartholomews Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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