Crime in Bentley: statistics, rates and trends
2,648 crimes were recorded in Bentley in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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2,648 crimes were recorded in Bentley in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 876 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bentley has the 583rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bentley | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,648 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.3 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,425 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bentley was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,229 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,648). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,648 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,755 | 141.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,121 | 160.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,006 | 154.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,229 | 166.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,084 | 158.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,715 | 139.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,019 | 155.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,822 | 145.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 260 |
| June 2026 | 225 |
| May 2026 | 252 |
| April 2026 | 230 |
| March 2026 | 265 |
| February 2026 | 189 |
| January 2026 | 191 |
| December 2025 | 170 |
| November 2025 | 207 |
| October 2025 | 230 |
| September 2025 | 185 |
| August 2025 | 244 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bentley 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+50%) and vehicle crime (+41%). The largest falls were in drugs (-54%) and other crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 876 | 45.1 | 1.32 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 352 | 18.1 | 1.18 | -0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 251 | 12.9 | 1.91 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 228 | 11.7 | 1.42 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 226 | 11.6 | 2.36 | +41% |
| Public order | 165 | 8.5 | 1.28 | -24% |
| Burglary | 161 | 8.3 | 2.34 | -8% |
| Other theft | 161 | 8.3 | 1.30 | -1% |
| Other crime | 68 | 3.5 | 1.66 | -24% |
| Robbery | 54 | 2.8 | 2.06 | +50% |
| Drugs | 51 | 2.6 | 0.80 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 1.4 | 1.48 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.1 | 1.31 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bentley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bentley recorded 876 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bentley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bentley recorded 352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bentley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bentley recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bentley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bentley recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bentley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bentley recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bentley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bentley recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bentley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bentley recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bentley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bentley recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bentley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bentley recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bentley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bentley recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bentley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bentley recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bentley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bentley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bentley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bentley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bentley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bentley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bentley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bentley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bentley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge | 1,110 | 109.2 | -20% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +144% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,043 | 158.6 | +16% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,369 | 229.1 | +68% |
| Adwick le Street & Carcroft | 2,277 | 133.4 | -2% |
| Sprotbrough | 808 | 78.5 | -42% |
| Balby South | 1,236 | 137.7 | +1% |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | -47% |
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 Bentley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Newcomen Road | 84 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 83 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 78 |
| On or near Fern Avenue | 76 |
| On or near Northfield Avenue | 65 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near The Homestead | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bentley 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 942 | 35.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 888 | 33.5% |
| Not recorded | 352 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 110 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 53 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Bentley has an estimated population of 19,425. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bentley sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bentley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.4% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 24.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.7% |
Is Bentley a safe place to live?
Bentley recorded 136.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bentley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 876 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (352).
Is crime in Bentley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bentley was down 4% on the year before: 2,648 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,755 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bentley?
Bentley is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Bentley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.