Crime in Bessacarr: statistics, rates and trends
1,630 crimes were recorded in Bessacarr in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bessacarr at a glance
- Crime trends in Bessacarr
- Types of crime in Bessacarr
- Bessacarr compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bessacarr
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bessacarr
- Demographics of Bessacarr
- Questions about crime in Bessacarr
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (495), anti-social behaviour (323) and vehicle crime (226) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,157th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bessacarr | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,630 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.6 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,738 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bessacarr peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,833 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,464). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,630 | 103.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,699 | 108.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,767 | 112.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,826 | 116.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,565 | 99.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,464 | 93.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,677 | 106.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,657 | 105.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,833 | 116.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| July 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
| April 2026 | 131 |
| March 2026 | 162 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 137 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 131 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bessacarr recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.9 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.4 times the national rate) and other crime (38% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (57% below) and shoplifting (27% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 34 to 46, while drugs fell from 71 to 22 and burglary fell from 89 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 495 | 31.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 323 | 20.5 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 226 | 14.4 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Public order | 116 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 6.2 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 90 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -42% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +35% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -69% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bessacarr; the highest is Town, Doncaster (330.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Finningley, Doncaster (46.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bessacarr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +219% |
| Wheatley Hills & Intake | 3,166 | 165.0 | +59% |
| Finningley | 864 | 46.4 | -55% |
| Armthorpe | 1,460 | 98.7 | -5% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,315 | 225.4 | +118% |
| Balby South | 1,200 | 133.7 | +29% |
| Rossington & Bawtry | 1,410 | 76.0 | -27% |
| Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall | 785 | 72.8 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Bessacarr over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (112).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 112 |
| On or near Swan Road | 108 |
| On or near Lakeside Boulevard | 96 |
| On or near Chester Drive | 74 |
| On or near Lake View | 68 |
| On or near Herten Way | 62 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Gliwice Way | 48 |
| On or near Middleham Road | 47 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 45 |
Of the 1,307 crimes in Bessacarr with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 323 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 572 | 43.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 508 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Bessacarr has an estimated population of 15,738 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (29%, against 22%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bessacarr average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bessacarr | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bessacarr a safe place to live?
Bessacarr recorded 103.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,157th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Bessacarr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 495 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (323).
Is crime in Bessacarr going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bessacarr was down 4% on the year before: 1,630 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,699 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bessacarr?
About 15,738 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bessacarr?
Bessacarr is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.