Total Crime Rate
59.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
30.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026St Oswalds Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Finningley , and the 351st lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Doncaster .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Oswalds Close (DN9 3ED) in the last 12 months was 59.4 per 1,000 residents and was 31.2% higher than the Finningley average (45.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 30.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 183.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Oswalds Close (DN9 3ED), the main crime hotspot is near Blenheim Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Finningley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | St Oswald'S Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Blenheim Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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