Crime Rate in Bentley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bentley

The total recorded crimes in Bentley, Doncaster, UK in March 2025 are around 238 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bentley crime rate of 8.00 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (17.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
Bentley Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Homestead with total crimes: 10
  • Millfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hunt Lane with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bentley has recorded 238 crimes with crime rate of 8.00 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Doncaster)CrimesRank (Doncaster)CrimesRank (Doncaster)
Town697 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North265 23,499 23,908 2
Wheatley Hills & Intake222 42,976 42,991 3
Adwick le Street & Carcroft214 52,842 52,741 5
Conisbrough204 72,326 62,377 6
Mexborough212 62,184 92,219 7
Thorne & Moorends203 82,202 71,889 11
Norton & Askern155 102,042 102,101 8
Hatfield199 92,193 82,084 9
Rossington & Bawtry110 151,753 131,987 10
Bessacarr127 131,962 111,534 14
Armthorpe139 111,363 161,491 15
Edlington & Warmsworth136 121,891 121,644 12
Balby South117 141,552 141,556 13
Tickhill & Wadsworth95 171,534 151,270 16
Stainforth & Barnby Dun97 161,279 171,163 17
Roman Ridge81 181,171 181,003 18
Finningley68 20977 20966 19
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall68 21986 19773 21
Sprotbrough79 19811 21932 20

Bentley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 224 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202517
January 202518
December 202417
November 202416
October 202431
September 202423
August 202410
July 20247
June 202430
May 202416
April 202426

A total of 976 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202586
February 202573
January 202568
December 202462
November 202466
October 202481
September 202474
August 202466
July 202479
June 2024156
May 202484
April 202481

A total of 210 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 20258
December 202414
November 202420
October 202429
September 202421
August 202412
July 202419
June 202424
May 20249
April 202432

A total of 283 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202521
January 202518
December 20247
November 202416
October 202420
September 202425
August 202418
July 202424
June 202474
May 202415
April 202435

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202521
January 202524
December 202413
November 202421
October 202436
September 202424
August 202432
July 202432
June 202468
May 202416
April 202445

A total of 369 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202519
January 202515
December 202426
November 202422
October 202424
September 202427
August 202426
July 202461
June 202454
May 202436
April 202430

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 219 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 202516
December 20248
November 202416
October 202414
September 202432
August 202423
July 202416
June 202438
May 202416
April 202425

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 107 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 202511
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 202418
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202511
January 202511
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 202416
August 202412
July 202426
June 202446
May 202424
April 202428

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bentley in March 2025

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

1. The Homestead (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Millfield Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hunt Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
4. Cusworth Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Daw Wood (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
6. North Bridge Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
8. West End Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rose Crescent (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Public order1
10. Gowdall Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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