Total Crime Rate
124.5 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Avenue area has the 30th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Norton & Askern , and the 346th 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 Avenue (DN6 9NB) in the last 12 months was 124.5 per 1,000 residents and was 19.6% higher than the Norton & Askern average (104.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (β 48.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 35.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Avenue (DN6 9NB), the main crime hotspot is near Wellingtonia Drive. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 9 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Langleys Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Langleys Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Wellingtonia Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Campsall Hall Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | East View | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | East View | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | East View | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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