Crime Rate in Bentley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bentley

The total recorded crimes in Bentley, Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 245 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bentley crime rate of 8.23 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (42) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (9.09% increase)
Bentley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shakespeare Road with total crimes: 12
  • The Homestead with total crimes: 10
  • Waverley Court with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Bentley has recorded 245 crimes with crime rate of 8.23 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bentley)CrimesRank (Bentley)CrimesRank (Bentley)
Town742 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North289 23,499 23,908 2
Wheatley Hills & Intake221 62,976 42,991 3
Mexborough235 42,184 92,219 7
Adwick le Street & Carcroft220 72,842 52,741 5
Hatfield226 52,193 82,084 9
Conisbrough205 82,326 62,377 6
Thorne & Moorends156 112,202 71,889 11
Norton & Askern151 122,042 102,101 8
Edlington & Warmsworth162 91,891 121,644 12
Rossington & Bawtry127 131,753 131,987 10
Bessacarr161 101,962 111,534 14
Balby South115 161,552 141,556 13
Armthorpe127 141,363 161,491 15
Tickhill & Wadsworth80 191,534 151,270 16
Stainforth & Barnby Dun125 151,279 171,163 17
Finningley86 17977 20966 19
Roman Ridge84 181,171 181,003 18
Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall64 21986 19773 21
Sprotbrough73 20811 21932 20

Bentley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202533
May 202534
April 202541
March 202538
February 202521
January 202524
December 202413
November 202421
October 202436
September 202424
August 202432

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 202510
January 202516
December 20248
November 202416
October 202414
September 202432
August 202423

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202515
April 202521
March 202520
February 202511
January 202511
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 202416
August 202412

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202517
April 20256
March 202510
February 202521
January 202518
December 20247
November 202416
October 202420
September 202425
August 202418

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 202511
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 923 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202587
May 2025100
April 202585
March 202586
February 202573
January 202568
December 202462
November 202466
October 202481
September 202474
August 202466

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202513
April 202510
March 202514
February 20258
January 20258
December 202414
November 202420
October 202429
September 202421
August 202412

A total of 306 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202520
May 202528
April 202528
March 202529
February 202519
January 202515
December 202426
November 202422
October 202424
September 202427
August 202426

A total of 217 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 202529
April 202511
March 202513
February 202517
January 202518
December 202417
November 202416
October 202431
September 202423
August 202410

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202518
April 202520
March 202512
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Bentley in July 2025

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

1. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. The Homestead (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Waverley Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. French Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Public order1
5. Winnipeg Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
6. Adwick Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. White Rose Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Riviera Parade (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2

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