Doncaster
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Doncaster safe?
Crime in Doncaster is about twice the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Doncaster has 13.0 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Doncaster is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12.5 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 13.0 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 15.6 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 16.0 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 14.7 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 5973 49%
- Shoplifting 1824 15%
- Criminal damage and arson 1546 13%
- Public order 1444 12%
- Vehicle crime 1304 11%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Doncaster has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Doncaster has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 98%
- Some flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
One old mine shaft is recorded in the city.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Doncaster has some old mine shafts, but fewer than the most mined cities we cover.
DoncasterNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake 2 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 1.4.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Doncaster?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Doncaster is currently High.
How does crime in Doncaster compare with England?
Crime in Doncaster is about twice the England rate. Doncaster has 13.0 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Doncaster is safe?
No. These figures are for Doncaster as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Doncaster?
This Doncaster page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report