Total Crime Rate
121.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shakespeare Avenue area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Norton & Askern , and the 357th 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 Shakespeare Avenue (DN6 9NQ) in the last 12 months was 121.9 per 1,000 residents and was 17.1% higher than the Norton & Askern average (104.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 60.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 50.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shakespeare Avenue (DN6 9NQ), 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 | The Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Wellingtonia Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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