Total Crime Rate
59.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dryhurst Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Norton & Askern , and the 338th 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 Dryhurst Close (DN6 9LL) in the last 12 months was 59.1 per 1,000 residents and was 43.2% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 31.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dryhurst Close (DN6 9LL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hawke Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Station Road (3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawke Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | New Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dryhurst Close | — |
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