Total Crime Rate
176.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Spinney area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Balby South , and the 214th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Spinney (DN4 9HQ) in the last 12 months was 176.2 per 1,000 residents and was 5.4% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 81.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Spinney (DN4 9HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Galsworthy Close. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Balby South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Forest Rise | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broomhouse Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westbourne Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grenville Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Raleigh Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Spinney | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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