Crime Rates at New Lane, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7RR

New Lane area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley , and the 121st 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 New Lane (DN5 7RR) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.6% lower than the Bentley average (146.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around New Lane (DN5 7RR), the main crime hotspot is near Scott Hill. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.