Crime Rates at Springwell Lane, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9AX

Springwell Lane area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South , and the 314th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Springwell Lane (DN4 9AX) in the last 12 months was 136.5 per 1,000 residents and was 26.7% lower than the Balby South average (186.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 59.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Springwell Lane (DN4 9AX), the main crime hotspot is near Walpole Close. Police recorded 57 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.