Crime in Hoyland Milton: statistics, rates and trends
921 crimes were recorded in Hoyland Milton in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hoyland Milton at a glance
- Crime trends in Hoyland Milton
- Types of crime in Hoyland Milton
- Hoyland Milton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hoyland Milton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hoyland Milton
- Demographics of Hoyland Milton
- Questions about crime in Hoyland Milton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (337), anti-social behaviour (153) and criminal damage and arson (87) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,830th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hoyland Milton | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 921 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.3 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,465 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hoyland Milton peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,155 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (776). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 921 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 810 | 70.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 776 | 67.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 977 | 85.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,028 | 89.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,155 | 100.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,057 | 92.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 920 | 80.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 950 | 82.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 104 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hoyland Milton recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (46% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (69% below) and public order (52% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 21 to 32 and shoplifting rose from 21 to 30, while burglary fell from 58 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 337 | 29.4 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 13.3 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 7.2 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Other crime | 48 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Public order | 37 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.6 | 8.5 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Hoyland Milton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoyland Milton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | 1,184 | 100.1 | +25% |
| Wombwell | 1,070 | 85.7 | +7% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +49% |
| Stairfoot | 1,856 | 136.1 | +69% |
| Darfield | 1,162 | 104.7 | +30% |
| Central | 1,984 | 165.6 | +106% |
| Kingstone | 2,970 | 276.1 | +244% |
| Monk Bretton | 1,503 | 120.3 | +50% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Hoyland Milton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cherry Tree Street” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cherry Tree Street | 41 |
| On or near Cumberland Close | 36 |
| On or near Guest Street | 26 |
| On or near Allott Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Wentworth Road | 21 |
| On or near Hill Street | 20 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 20 |
| On or near Hallcroft Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Greenside Lane | 17 |
| On or near Kingswood Crescent | 17 |
Of the 768 crimes in Hoyland Milton with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 153 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 359 | 46.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 29.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hoyland Milton has an estimated population of 11,465 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hoyland Milton average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hoyland Milton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hoyland Milton a safe place to live?
Hoyland Milton recorded 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,830th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hoyland Milton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 337 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
Is crime in Hoyland Milton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoyland Milton was up 14% on the year before: 921 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 810 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hoyland Milton?
About 11,465 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hoyland Milton?
Hoyland Milton 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.