Crime in Bentley (Doncaster): statistics, rates and trends
1,737 crimes were recorded in Bentley (Doncaster) in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bentley (Doncaster) at a glance
- Crime trends in Bentley (Doncaster)
- Types of crime in Bentley (Doncaster)
- Bentley (Doncaster) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bentley (Doncaster)
- Streets with the most crime in Bentley (Doncaster)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bentley (Doncaster)
- Population and deprivation in Bentley (Doncaster)
- Questions about crime in Bentley (Doncaster)
- About this data
1,737 crimes were recorded in Bentley (Doncaster) in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 558 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bentley (Doncaster) has the 51st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bentley (Doncaster) | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,737 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 155.2 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,189 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bentley (Doncaster) was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,282 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,737). 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 | 1,737 | 155.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,835 | 164.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,055 | 183.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,947 | 174.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,282 | 204.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,070 | 185.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,764 | 157.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,959 | 175.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,853 | 165.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 176 |
| June 2026 | 159 |
| May 2026 | 183 |
| April 2026 | 144 |
| March 2026 | 166 |
| February 2026 | 116 |
| January 2026 | 130 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 116 |
| August 2025 | 166 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bentley (Doncaster) 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+30%) and other theft (+19%). The largest falls were in drugs (-57%) and other crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 558 | 49.9 | 1.46 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 244 | 21.8 | 1.42 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 161 | 14.4 | 2.12 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 12.8 | 2.59 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 133 | 11.9 | 1.43 | +6% |
| Burglary | 131 | 11.7 | 3.31 | +9% |
| Other theft | 119 | 10.6 | 1.66 | +19% |
| Public order | 99 | 8.8 | 1.33 | -26% |
| Other crime | 41 | 3.7 | 1.74 | -34% |
| Drugs | 35 | 3.1 | 0.96 | -57% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.9 | 2.12 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.6 | 1.66 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.5 | 1.85 | +42% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bentley (Doncaster)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 558 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bentley (Doncaster)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bentley (Doncaster)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bentley (Doncaster)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bentley (Doncaster)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bentley (Doncaster)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bentley (Doncaster)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bentley (Doncaster)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bentley (Doncaster)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bentley (Doncaster)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bentley (Doncaster)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bentley (Doncaster)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bentley (Doncaster)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bentley (Doncaster)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bentley (Doncaster), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bentley (Doncaster).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bentley (Doncaster) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scawthorpe and Cusworth | 1,467 | 106.0 | -32% |
| Sprotbrough | 584 | 78.1 | -50% |
| Doncaster | 17,829 | 192.1 | +24% |
| Adwick le Street | 2,515 | 128.6 | -17% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 721 | 63.8 | -59% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | -37% |
| Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | -28% |
| Askern | 803 | 137.8 | -11% |
1 areas within Bentley (Doncaster), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bentley had the highest rate (136.3 per 1,000) and Bentley the lowest (136.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley | Neighbourhood | 19,425 | 2,648 | 136.3 |
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 (Doncaster) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fern Avenue | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 72 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near The Homestead | 48 |
| On or near Cawdor Street | 46 |
| On or near Hunt Lane | 45 |
| On or near Jossey Lane | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bentley (Doncaster) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 611 | 35.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 595 | 34.3% |
| Not recorded | 244 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
Bentley (Doncaster) has an estimated population of 11,189. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bentley (Doncaster) sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bentley (Doncaster) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.9% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% |
| Private rented homes | 30.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.0% |
Is Bentley (Doncaster) a safe place to live?
Bentley (Doncaster) recorded 155.2 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 (Doncaster)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 558 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (244).
Is crime in Bentley (Doncaster) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bentley (Doncaster) was down 5% on the year before: 1,737 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,835 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bentley (Doncaster)?
Bentley (Doncaster) 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 (Doncaster). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.