Crime Rate in Bessacarr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bessacarr

The total recorded crimes in Bessacarr, Doncaster, UK in July 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bessacarr crime rate of 6.45 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (41.94% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (21.21% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bessacarr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swan Road with total crimes: 11
  • Lakeside Boulevard with total crimes: 9
  • Forest Grange with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Bessacarr has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 6.45 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bessacarr)CrimesRank (Bessacarr)CrimesRank (Bessacarr)
Town742 19,237 17,588 1
Hexthorpe & Balby North289 23,499 23,908 2
Wheatley Hills & Intake221 62,976 42,991 3
Bentley245 33,230 32,959 4
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
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

Bessacarr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202531
May 202531
April 202523
March 202527
February 202525
January 202518
December 202412
November 202437
October 202432
September 202412
August 202436

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202533
May 202540
April 202540
March 202543
February 202530
January 202532
December 202435
November 202434
October 202433
September 202451
August 202444

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 238 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202522
April 202523
March 202514
February 20256
January 202515
December 202420
November 202422
October 202420
September 202429
August 202426

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 202514
April 202514
March 20259
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20243

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 202511
January 202514
December 20247
November 20244
October 202418
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 202413
November 20248
October 20247
September 202418
August 202411

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Bessacarr in July 2025

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

1. Swan Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Lakeside Boulevard (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Forest Grange (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Herten Way (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gliwice Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
6. Chester Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
8. Winscar Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Langsett Court (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1

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