Doncaster North vs Sheffield North East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Doncaster North South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sheffield North East South Yorkshire Police

      Doncaster North vs Sheffield North East Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Doncaster North
      South Yorkshire Police
      8,512 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sheffield North East
      South Yorkshire Police
      15,559 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Doncaster North
      B Sheffield North East
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,512
      15,559
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,057
      15,830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Doncaster North
      B Sheffield North East
      Violent Crime
      2,914 ↑3%
      5,637 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,414 ↑2%
      2,453 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      497 ↓16%
      679 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      612 ↓13%
      865 ↓9%
      Burglary
      423 ↓19%
      592 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      830 ↓16%
      1,477 ↑11%
      Drugs
      247 ↑18%
      600 ↑11%
      Public Order
      532 ↓5%
      1,152 ↓10%
      Robbery
      97 ↑26%
      188 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      519 ↓28%
      1,111 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑0%
      64 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↓23%
      42 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      82 ↓10%
      223 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      298 ↓9%
      476 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Doncaster North is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Doncaster North safer than Sheffield North East?

      Doncaster North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,512 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheffield North East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 15,559 crimes. Doncaster North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Doncaster North vs Sheffield North East?

      Doncaster North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sheffield North East shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Doncaster North and Sheffield North East?

      In Doncaster North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,914 incidents). In Sheffield North East, it is Violent Crime (5,637 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Doncaster North and Sheffield North East?

      Doncaster North recorded 1,414 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheffield North East recorded 2,453. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Doncaster North vs Sheffield North East?

      Violent crime in Doncaster North totalled 2,914 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,637 in Sheffield North East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Doncaster North and Sheffield North East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Doncaster North recorded 9,057 crimes (now 8,512, a change of -6%). Sheffield North East recorded 15,830 crimes previously (now 15,559, -1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Doncaster North and Sheffield North East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Doncaster North has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Sheffield North East has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Doncaster North and Sheffield North East?

      Doncaster North falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Sheffield North East is covered by South Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Doncaster North and Sheffield North East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Doncaster North or Sheffield North East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Doncaster North and Sheffield North East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.