Crime in Kingstone: statistics, rates and trends
2,920 crimes were recorded in Kingstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 271.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kingstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingstone
- Types of crime in Kingstone
- Kingstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingstone
- Population and deprivation in Kingstone
- Questions about crime in Kingstone
- About this data
2,920 crimes were recorded in Kingstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 271.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 975 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kingstone has the 98th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kingstone | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,920 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 271.5 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,756 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kingstone was highest in the year to July 2023 (3,543 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,583). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 2,920 | 271.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,271 | 304.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,494 | 324.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,543 | 329.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,227 | 300.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,583 | 240.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,868 | 266.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,025 | 281.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,470 | 322.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 306 |
| June 2026 | 242 |
| May 2026 | 218 |
| April 2026 | 240 |
| March 2026 | 271 |
| February 2026 | 182 |
| January 2026 | 225 |
| December 2025 | 250 |
| November 2025 | 230 |
| October 2025 | 254 |
| September 2025 | 254 |
| August 2025 | 248 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingstone 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in drugs (+46%) and robbery (+12%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-71%) and burglary (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 975 | 90.6 | 2.65 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 419 | 39.0 | 4.70 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 404 | 37.6 | 2.45 | -9% |
| Public order | 266 | 24.7 | 3.72 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 204 | 19.0 | 2.80 | -10% |
| Other theft | 181 | 16.8 | 2.63 | +1% |
| Drugs | 114 | 10.6 | 3.24 | +46% |
| Burglary | 101 | 9.4 | 2.65 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 7.5 | 1.53 | -18% |
| Robbery | 63 | 5.9 | 4.34 | +12% |
| Other crime | 52 | 4.8 | 2.29 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 3.5 | 2.09 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.1 | 1.36 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.96 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kingstone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingstone recorded 975 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (90.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 33.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kingstone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingstone recorded 419 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kingstone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingstone recorded 404 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kingstone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingstone recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kingstone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingstone recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kingstone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingstone recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kingstone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingstone recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kingstone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingstone recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kingstone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingstone recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kingstone
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingstone recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kingstone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingstone recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kingstone
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kingstone recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kingstone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kingstone recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kingstone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingstone recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kingstone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingstone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 1,932 | 161.3 | -41% |
| Old Town | 1,419 | 121.3 | -55% |
| Dodworth | 746 | 67.3 | -75% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | -56% |
| Stairfoot | 1,841 | 135.0 | -50% |
| Monk Bretton | 1,548 | 123.9 | -54% |
| St Helens | 1,814 | 154.9 | -43% |
| Darton West | 770 | 73.9 | -73% |
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 Kingstone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 524 |
| On or near Hanson Street | 391 |
| On or near Nelson Street | 191 |
| On or near Parking Area | 152 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 136 |
| On or near Locke Street | 103 |
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Royal Street | 69 |
| On or near John Street | 59 |
| On or near Star Lane | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingstone 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,099 | 37.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 738 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 404 | 13.8% |
| Under investigation | 203 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 174 | 6.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 114 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 109 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
Kingstone has an estimated population of 10,756. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingstone sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kingstone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.1% |
Is Kingstone a safe place to live?
Kingstone recorded 271.5 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 Kingstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 975 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (419).
Is crime in Kingstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingstone was down 11% on the year before: 2,920 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,271 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kingstone?
Kingstone 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 Kingstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.