Crap Towns / Askern / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Askern?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 2 problems in Askern were reported on FixMyStreet: 3.7 per 10,000 people, 82% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 1 report (1.8 per 10,000 people, 47% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 1 | 1.8 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 1 | 1.8 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Upton | 8.6 km | 19.0 |
| South Elmsall | 8.8 km | 13.4 |
| Askern | – | 3.7 |
| Bentley | 8.6 km | 3.3 |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 10.4 km | 2.9 |
| Adwick le Street | 5.3 km | 2.7 |
| Sprotbrough | 11.4 km | 2.6 |
| Armthorpe | 11.0 km | 2.1 |
| Stainforth | 8.7 km | 1.7 |
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 8.3 km | 1.5 |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 8.2 km | 0.8 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |