Crime in Bentham & Ingleton: statistics, rates and trends

241 crimes were recorded in Bentham & Ingleton in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 101 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bentham & Ingleton has the 3,740th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bentham & Ingleton was highest in the year to July 2021 (438 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (241). Over the whole period it fell 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bentham & Ingleton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bentham & Ingleton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bentham & Ingleton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bentham & Ingleton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bentham & Ingleton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bentham & Ingleton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bentham & Ingleton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bentham & Ingleton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bentham & Ingleton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bentham & Ingleton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bentham & Ingleton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bentham & Ingleton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bentham & Ingleton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bentham & Ingleton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bentham & Ingleton.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bentham & Ingleton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bentham & Ingleton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bentham & Ingleton has an estimated population of 7,742. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bentham & Ingleton sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bentham & Ingleton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.