Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elm Crescent area has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley , and the 387th lowest crime rate of 1,002 local areas in Doncaster .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Elm Crescent (DN5 0PZ) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 53.1% lower than the Bentley average (146.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 38.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 253.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elm Crescent (DN5 0PZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Daw Wood, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Arthur Place (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bentley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arthur Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parkland Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Plantation Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Elm Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rostholme Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Arthur Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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