Total Crime Rate
22.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rochester Row area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bentley , and the 88th 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 Rochester Row (DN5 8PF) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 84.7% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rochester Row (DN5 8PF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Naseby Avenue, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Winchester Way (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bentley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Christopher'S Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Christopher'S Crescent | Under investigation |
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