Crime Rates at The Oval, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4EE

The Oval area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hatfield , and the 357th 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 The Oval (DN7 4EE) in the last 12 months was 63.8 per 1,000 residents and was 49.7% lower than the Hatfield average (126.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Oval (DN7 4EE), the main crime hotspot is near St. Edwin Reach. Police recorded 57 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.