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Crime in Mexborough

Mexborough had 983 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 143.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 46 Doncaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle Doncaster area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

S64, Doncaster · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mexborough

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143.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 46Doncaster rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common402 in 3 months

Month by month

318 Mar 326 Apr 331 May 312 Jun 343 Jul 328 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mexborough. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence40241%
anti-social behaviour15115%
criminal damage788%
public order748%
theft727%
vehicle crime465%
shoplifting414%
burglary374%

Mexborough against Doncaster

TypeMexborough per 1,000Middle Doncaster areaChange
Violence58.639.4▼ 6%
Burglary5.44.1▼ 23%
Vehicle crime6.76.4▼ 6%
Anti-social behaviour2218.9▲ 9%
Theft and robbery12.57.7▲ 48%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Denaby Main154.6▲ 1%
Mexborough143.3▲ 1%
Swinton135▲ 3%
Kilnhurst106.3▲ 27%
Bolton-on-Dearne85.5▼ 11%
Barnburgh40.2▲ 22%
Harlington38.8▲ 23%
See every Doncaster area ranked on the crime in Doncaster page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Mexborough a safe area?

Mexborough had about 143.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 46 Doncaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Mexborough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (402), followed by anti-social behaviour (151) and criminal damage (78).