Bentley (Doncaster) Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bentley (Doncaster) continues to face significantly elevated crime levels compared to the UK average, with a crime rate of 15.1 per 1,000 residents in June 2023—77.6% above the national average of 8.5 per 1,000. This built-up area within Doncaster shows a stark contrast to the UK profile, where violent and sexual offences dominate at 27.9% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). These figures highlight a pattern of persistent local challenges that diverge sharply from national trends. The summer season, with its longer evenings and increased social activity, likely contributes to the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour, though no direct causal link can be definitively drawn. The area’s crime mix skews heavily towards property and public order offences, which may reflect its urban character and the density of residential and commercial spaces. The sharp rise in vehicle crime and burglary, however, suggests vulnerabilities in specific sectors that require closer attention. While the UK average for violent crime is 2.9 per 1,000, Bentley’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000 for these offences is 44% higher, underscoring a particular challenge in addressing personal safety. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may amplify these trends through increased foot traffic and social gatherings, though local factors such as economic conditions and community dynamics will also play a role. This data illustrates an area grappling with systemic issues that demand targeted interventions.

June 2023 saw alarming spikes in vehicle crime, burglary, and anti-social behaviour in Bentley (Doncaster), with vehicle crime surging 450% compared to May (2 to 11 incidents) and burglary more than tripling (5 to 15). These increases may partly explain the area’s already elevated crime rate, which remains 77.6% above the UK average. The breakdown reveals a stark divergence from national patterns, particularly in violent crime: Bentley’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences is 44% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.7 per 1,000, is 82% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the area’s built-up density and limited public spaces for informal socialisation. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 29.6% (27 to 19), a decrease that may correlate with seasonal factors or temporary shifts in community activity. Residents should be particularly aware of the 450% rise in vehicle crime, which could indicate vulnerabilities in parking areas or increased theft opportunities during summer evenings. The data also shows a rare dip in drug-related crime, with Bentley’s rate of 0.2 per 1,000 slightly below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, though this remains a small and unstable figure.

Bentley’s crime rate in June 2023 rose 3.1% from 14.6 per 1,000 in May, reflecting a continued upward trend. Over the course of the month, this translates to roughly 6 crimes reported per day—a local figure that highlights the density of incidents in a relatively small built-up area. When scaled to the population of 10,945 residents, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 66 residents over the month, a figure that underscores the proximity of crime to daily life in the area. Compared to the UK average, Bentley’s crime rate remains 77.6% higher, a disparity that persists across multiple categories. For example, the rate of burglary in Bentley (1.4 per 1,000) is 337% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour is 82% above the national average. These figures suggest that local conditions—whether socioeconomic, spatial, or environmental—play a significant role in shaping crime patterns. The monthly exposure metric (1 in 66 residents) provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime for residents, though it does not account for variations in personal risk factors such as location or lifestyle. This data also highlights the importance of context: while the UK average for violent crime is 2.9 per 1,000, Bentley’s 4.2 per 1,000 rate indicates a need for targeted measures to address personal safety concerns.