Total Crime Rate
138.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Avenue area has the 14th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Thorne & Moorends , and the 307th 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 (DN8 4NX) in the last 12 months was 138.8 per 1,000 residents and was 26.0% higher than the Thorne & Moorends average (110.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 94.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Avenue (DN8 4NX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near North Common Road, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bloomhill Close (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Thorne & Moorends| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Green | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Green | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Green | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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