Bentley (Doncaster) Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bentley (Doncaster) recorded a crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, placing it 63.5% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s elevated criminal activity compared to the national benchmark. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (48 incidents, 36.4% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (19 incidents, 14.4%) and anti-social behaviour (13 incidents, 9.9%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within a larger urban centre, where higher population density and proximity to commercial hubs may contribute to the prevalence of certain crimes. January, a post-holiday month with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, may have influenced the seasonal context, reducing outdoor crimes but not necessarily curbing more persistent issues like anti-social behaviour. The rate of violence and sexual offences, at 4.4 per 1,000, is 69% above the UK average, reflecting a significant local challenge. Similarly, criminal damage and arson—198% above the UK rate—suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas prone to vandalism or arson. The overall crime rate, while stable compared to December, remains higher than the UK average, indicating that systemic factors may be at play, such as socioeconomic conditions or policing strategies specific to the area.

The most dramatic shift in January 2024 was the 160% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from five to thirteen incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in possession of weapons, points to heightened tensions or disruptions in the area. The decline in shoplifting—down 43.8% to nine incidents—contrasts with the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.4% of all crimes, with a rate of 4.4 per 1,000—69% above the UK average. Criminal damage and arson also saw a notable 26.7% increase, reaching 19 incidents, a figure 198% above the UK rate. These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, such as post-holiday stress or reduced community oversight during shorter daylight hours. Residents may find the 43.8% drop in shoplifting reassuring, though the overall crime rate remains significantly higher than the UK average.

Bentley (Doncaster) recorded a crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, a 1.5% increase from December’s 11.9 per 1,000, reflecting a stable trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a built-up urban setting. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 83 residents, highlighting the proportion of the population affected by crime. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, illustrates the local impact of crime on Bentley’s community. The population of 10,945 residents means that crime rates are scaled to reflect the density of the built-up area, where higher concentrations of housing and commercial activity may contribute to the observed figures. The stability in the crime rate suggests that any changes in criminal activity are likely minor or balanced across different categories.