Total Crime Rate
26.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newthorpe Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Norton & Askern , and the 116th 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 Newthorpe Road (DN6 9ED) in the last 12 months was 26.2 per 1,000 residents and was 74.8% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newthorpe Road (DN6 9ED), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Newthorpe Road, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ryecroft Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Norton & Askern| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fir Tree Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Broc-O-Bank | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Newthorpe Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Newthorpe Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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