Total Crime Rate
28.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Victoria Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Thorne & Moorends , and the 129th 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 Victoria Close (DN8 5NN) in the last 12 months was 28.0 per 1,000 residents and was 74.6% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Victoria Close (DN8 5NN), the main crime hotspot is near Beech Tree Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 18 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 | Vehicle crime | Axholme Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | South End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pickering Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Medlar Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Elm Tree Grove | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Peel Hill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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