Crime in Kingstone: statistics, rates and trends
2,970 crimes were recorded in Kingstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 276.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kingstone
- Questions about crime in Kingstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (983), shoplifting (431) and anti-social behaviour (421) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 94th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kingstone | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,970 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 276.1 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,756 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingstone peaked in the year to August 2023 (3,537 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,643). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,970 | 276.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,235 | 300.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,492 | 324.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,537 | 328.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,233 | 300.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,643 | 245.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,842 | 264.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,003 | 279.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,369 | 313.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 298 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingstone recorded notably more shoplifting (4.7 times the national rate), robbery (4.2 times the national rate) and public order (3.7 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 80 to 117, while other crime fell from 64 to 47 and public order fell from 348 to 263.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 983 | 91.4 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 431 | 40.1 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 421 | 39.1 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 263 | 24.5 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 210 | 19.5 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 187 | 17.4 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Drugs | 117 | 10.9 | 3.3 | +46% |
| Burglary | 105 | 9.8 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 7.8 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Robbery | 61 | 5.7 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.4 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 3.6 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Kingstone has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 1,984 | 165.6 | -40% |
| Old Town | 1,390 | 118.8 | -57% |
| Dodworth | 744 | 67.2 | -76% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | -57% |
| Stairfoot | 1,856 | 136.1 | -51% |
| Monk Bretton | 1,503 | 120.3 | -56% |
| St Helens | 1,808 | 154.4 | -44% |
| Darton West | 785 | 75.3 | -73% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Kingstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (531).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 531 |
| On or near Hanson Street | 423 |
| On or near Nelson Street | 189 |
| On or near Parking Area | 155 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 135 |
| On or near Locke Street | 113 |
| On or near Royal Street | 72 |
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near John Street | 61 |
| On or near Star Lane | 44 |
Of the 2,549 crimes in Kingstone with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 421 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,103 | 43.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 752 | 29.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 191 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 188 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 121 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 111 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Kingstone has an estimated population of 10,756 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), more households without a car (36%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingstone average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kingstone a safe place to live?
Kingstone recorded 276.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 94th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Kingstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 983 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (431).
Is crime in Kingstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingstone was down 8% on the year before: 2,970 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,235 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingstone?
About 10,756 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingstone?
Kingstone 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.