Total Crime Rate
155.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moss Road area has the 19th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Norton & Askern , and the 263rd 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 Moss Road (DN6 0NB) in the last 12 months was 155.1 per 1,000 residents and was 49.0% higher than the Norton & Askern average (104.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 77.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 58.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moss Road (DN6 0NB), the main crime hotspot is near Blossom Avenue. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Norton & Askern| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Newmarche Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Moss Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rushy Moor Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rushy Moor Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rushy Moor Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Marlborough Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Newmarche Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Moss Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moss Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marlborough Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marlborough Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Moss Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rushy Moor Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Newmarche Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Norbreck Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Norbreck Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Highfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Plantation Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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