Total Crime Rate
47.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canal View area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Thorne & Moorends , and the 258th 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 Canal View (DN8 5GD) in the last 12 months was 47.6 per 1,000 residents and was 56.8% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canal View (DN8 5GD), the main crime hotspot is near South Parade. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Thorne & Moorends| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | South Parade | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park/Open Space | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashfield Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pennine Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Parade | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Park View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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