Crime Rates at Church Balk, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BY

Church Balk area has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Thorne & Moorends , and the 113th highest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Church Balk (DN8 5BY) in the last 12 months was 261.9 per 1,000 residents and was 137.8% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 131.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Church Balk (DN8 5BY), the main crime hotspot is near Haynes Green. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.