Crime Rate in Bentley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bentley

The total recorded crimes in Bentley, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 286 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bentley crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bentley, encompassing approximately 29,757 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-17.07% decrease)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (163.64% increase)
Bentley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Waverley Court with total crimes: 13
  • Riviera Parade with total crimes: 10

How safe is Bentley?

To understand the safety of Bentley, we need to analyze Bentley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Bentley reported a higher crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 3,230 crimes compared to 2,286. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bentley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

    • In 2023, Bentley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Doncaster average, with 2,959 crimes compared to 2,151. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bentley witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Doncaster, Bentley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bentley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bentley has recorded 286 crimes with crime rate of 9.61 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Bentley crimes were 3,230. The crime rate of Bentley in 2024 was 108.54 (year) or 9.05 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bentley were around 2,959 crimes with yearly crime rate of 99.44 (year) or 8.29 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bentley)CrimesRank (Bentley)CrimesRank (Bentley)
Town646 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North310 23,499 23,908 2
Wheatley Hills & Intake196 72,976 42,991 3
Adwick le Street & Carcroft269 42,842 52,741 5
Hatfield210 52,193 82,084 9
Conisbrough161 102,326 62,377 6
Mexborough204 62,184 92,219 7
Thorne & Moorends167 92,202 71,889 11
Norton & Askern169 82,042 102,101 8
Rossington & Bawtry102 171,753 131,987 10
Bessacarr150 111,962 111,534 14
Edlington & Warmsworth127 131,891 121,644 12
Armthorpe144 121,363 161,491 15
Balby South125 141,552 141,556 13
Tickhill & Wadsworth104 161,534 151,270 16
Stainforth & Barnby Dun105 151,279 171,163 17
Roman Ridge94 181,171 181,003 18
Finningley74 20977 20966 19
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall77 19986 19773 21
Sprotbrough55 21811 21932 20

Bentley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 202510
January 202516
December 20248
November 202416
October 202414
September 202432
August 202423
July 202416

A total of 168 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202514
February 20258
January 20258
December 202414
November 202420
October 202429
September 202421
August 202412
July 202419

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202541
March 202538
February 202521
January 202524
December 202413
November 202421
October 202436
September 202424
August 202432
July 202432

A total of 840 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025100
April 202585
March 202586
February 202573
January 202568
December 202462
November 202466
October 202481
September 202474
August 202466
July 202479

A total of 305 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202528
March 202529
February 202519
January 202515
December 202426
November 202422
October 202424
September 202427
August 202426
July 202461

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 202510
February 202521
January 202518
December 20247
November 202416
October 202420
September 202425
August 202418
July 202424

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 202511
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202520
February 202511
January 202511
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 202416
August 202412
July 202426

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202511
March 202513
February 202517
January 202518
December 202417
November 202416
October 202431
September 202423
August 202410
July 20247

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202512
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

High Crime Locations Bentley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bentley postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Waverley Court (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Riviera Parade (Map)
Total10
Drugs2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Denby Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Northfield Avenue (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hunt Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Rose Crescent (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Other theft1
9. Limbreck Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. White Rose Court (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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