Bentley (Doncaster) Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Bentley (Doncaster) recorded a crime rate of 16.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 102.5% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, reveals a nuanced picture shaped by both persistent challenges and pockets of improvement. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 33.5% of all incidents, a rate 94% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely, with the latter category surging to 176% above the UK average. These trends align with May’s typical seasonal context: longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to higher public order incidents and anti-social behaviour. The area’s crime profile is distinct from the UK average, with drug-related offences and criminal damage also far exceeding national rates. However, the month also saw some positive developments, including a 75% drop in possession of weapons and a 60% decrease in other theft, though these gains must be weighed against the sharp rise in vehicle crime. The interplay between local factors—such as Bentley’s position within Doncaster’s built-up area—and broader patterns suggests that targeted strategies could help address specific vulnerabilities while building on recent successes.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, which rose by 300% (from 2 to 8 incidents), and bicycle theft, which doubled (from 1 to 3). These jumps may reflect increased traffic during the month or seasonal patterns linked to longer evenings and outdoor activity. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), and other theft dropped by 60% (from 20 to 8), suggesting potential success in targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 33.5% of all crimes, a rate 94% above the UK average. This underscores the area’s ongoing struggle with violent crime, which likely contributes to the higher-than-average public order offences (176% above UK rates). Residents may find the 75% reduction in weapons possession encouraging, though the 300% rise in vehicle crime highlights a critical need for further action in this category.

Bentley (Doncaster) recorded a crime rate of 16.4 per 1,000 in May 2025, marking a 4.7% increase from April’s 15.6. This rise, though modest, places the area’s crime rate 102.5% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly six crimes per day, a figure that reflects the density of incidents in a built-up area within Doncaster. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 61 residents, a rate that, while concerning, must be contextualised against the area’s population of 10,945. This monthly exposure highlights the persistent presence of crime in local life, though the distribution across crime types varies significantly. For instance, violence and sexual offences accounted for over a third of all crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average. However, the drop in robbery and possession of weapons suggests that some efforts—whether community-led or enforced—may be showing early signs of impact. The challenge lies in maintaining these gains while addressing the sharp increases in vehicle crime and public order offences.