Crime Rate in Bessacarr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bessacarr

The total recorded crimes in Bessacarr, Doncaster, UK in May 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bessacarr crime rate of 6.01 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 Bessacarr, encompassing approximately 24,973 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
Bessacarr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swan Road with total crimes: 12
  • Lakeside Boulevard with total crimes: 11
  • Langsett Court with total crimes: 7

How safe is Bessacarr?

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

  • Relative to Doncaster:

    • In 2024, Bessacarr demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Doncaster average, with 1962 crimes compared to 2286.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Bessacarr had fewer crimes than the Doncaster average, with 1,534 crimes compared to 2,151. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bessacarr recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Doncaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Doncaster, Bessacarr has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bessacarr Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bessacarr has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 6.01 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Doncaster, UK

In 2024, the total Bessacarr crimes were 1,962. The crime rate of Bessacarr in 2024 was 78.56 (year) or 6.55 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Doncaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bessacarr were around 1,534 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.42 (year) or 5.12 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Doncaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bessacarr)CrimesRank (Bessacarr)CrimesRank (Bessacarr)
Town646 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North310 23,499 23,908 2
Wheatley Hills & Intake196 72,976 42,991 3
Bentley286 33,230 32,959 4
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
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

Bessacarr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202523
March 202514
February 20256
January 202515
December 202420
November 202422
October 202420
September 202429
August 202426
July 202426
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202523
March 202527
February 202525
January 202518
December 202412
November 202437
October 202432
September 202412
August 202436
July 202424
June 202448
May 202418

A total of 567 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202540
March 202543
February 202530
January 202532
December 202435
November 202434
October 202433
September 202451
August 202444
July 202445
June 202490
May 202450

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 202413
November 20248
October 20247
September 202418
August 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 202413
August 202417
July 202412
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 20259
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 202415
August 202419
July 202415
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202510
February 202510
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 202511
January 202514
December 20247
November 20244
October 202418
September 202413
August 202411
July 202418
June 202452
May 20248

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

High Crime Locations Bessacarr in May 2025

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

1. Swan Road (Map)
Total12
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Lakeside Boulevard (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Langsett Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gliwice Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Herten Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Lake View (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bawtry Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Sycamore Grove (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Sandown Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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