Bentley (Doncaster) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 166 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 15.2 per 1,000 residents — a figure 87.7% above the UK average of 8.1. This stark disparity underscores the area’s unique challenges, particularly in violent and property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 29.5% of all incidents, while anti-social behaviour (15.1%) and criminal damage (13.3%) followed closely. These proportions are significantly higher than the UK averages for their respective categories, with anti-social behaviour 58% above and criminal damage 239% above the national rate. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — likely contributes to these patterns, as increased tourism and the presence of empty homes during school holidays may heighten burglary risks. The area’s built-up nature within Doncaster suggests a mix of residential and commercial zones, which could drive both property crime and public order issues. The rate of burglary at 0.9 per 1,000 is 233% above the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the vulnerability of properties in a community with high transient populations or limited surveillance infrastructure. Meanwhile, the absence of a significant rise in theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000, 29% below the UK average) suggests that targeted security measures in high-traffic areas may be mitigating some risks. The overall profile indicates a need for focused interventions in violent crime and property protection, particularly as the area remains affected compared to the national norm.

August 2025 marked a sharp escalation in specific crime types, with bicycle theft surging by 300% (1 to 4 incidents) and shoplifting increasing by 266.7% (3 to 11). These spikes align with seasonal patterns, as August is a peak holiday month when tourism and empty homes may heighten vulnerability. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 16.7% (12 to 10).9 per 1,000 remains 233% above the UK average of 0.3. The breakdown shows a stark imbalance in crime distribution, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 29.5% of all incidents — a proportion 57% higher than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (15.1%) and criminal damage (13.3%) also exceed UK rates by 58% and 239% respectively. This mix suggests a combination of social and environmental factors. Residents may find the 300% rise in bicycle theft particularly concerning, as it reflects a growing risk in an area already grappling with elevated crime levels compared to the national benchmark.

Bentley (Doncaster) saw a 3.1% increase in its crime rate from 14.7 to 15.2 per 1,000 residents between July and August 2025. This brings the monthly crime count to 166, equating to roughly 5 crimes per day — a figure that underscores the persistent pressure on local policing resources. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for every 66 residents, a ratio that highlights the density of incidents relative to the area’s population of 10,945. When contextualised against the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Bentley’s rate remains starkly elevated, with the 15.2 figure representing an 87.7% disparity. This gap is particularly pronounced in categories such as burglary, where the local rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 233% above the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that for every 1,000 residents, Bentley experiences nearly double the level of criminal activity compared to the national norm, a statistic that would be immediately apparent to any resident encountering a local incident. The daily crime figure of 5, while seemingly modest, accumulates to a significant burden over time, especially when combined with the seasonal factors influencing August’s crime profile.