Crime in North East: statistics, rates and trends
1,524 crimes were recorded in North East in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in North East at a glance
- Crime trends in North East
- Types of crime in North East
- North East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North East
- What happened after crimes were reported in North East
- Population and deprivation in North East
- Questions about crime in North East
- About this data
1,524 crimes were recorded in North East in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 592 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North East has the 1,151st highest crime rate.
| Measure | North East | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,524 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.8 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,685 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North East was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,843 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,460). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,524 | 103.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,460 | 99.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,558 | 106.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,543 | 105.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,822 | 124.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,769 | 120.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,659 | 113.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,800 | 122.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,843 | 125.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 137 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 152 |
| October 2025 | 122 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North East 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 criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+71%) and vehicle crime (+26%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-19%) and other theft (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 592 | 40.3 | 1.18 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 13.6 | 0.89 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 163 | 11.1 | 1.64 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 126 | 8.6 | 1.74 | +26% |
| Burglary | 106 | 7.2 | 2.04 | +22% |
| Other theft | 88 | 6.0 | 0.94 | -13% |
| Public order | 84 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -11% |
| Other crime | 53 | 3.6 | 1.71 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.3 | 0.39 | +71% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.0 | 0.62 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.4 | 1.47 | -19% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 0.40 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in North East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North East recorded 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North East recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North East recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North East recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North East recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North East recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North East recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North East recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North East recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in North East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth | 1,082 | 90.7 | -13% |
| Monk Bretton | 1,548 | 123.9 | +19% |
| Darfield | 1,122 | 101.1 | -3% |
| Royston | 1,118 | 95.0 | -8% |
| Stairfoot | 1,841 | 135.0 | +30% |
| Dearne North | 1,754 | 127.1 | +22% |
| St Helens | 1,814 | 154.9 | +49% |
| Wombwell | 1,071 | 85.8 | -17% |
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 North East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 61 |
| On or near High Street | 54 |
| On or near Queensway | 52 |
| On or near Stacey Crescent | 40 |
| On or near Hazledene Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Cross Street | 30 |
| On or near Mount Road | 29 |
| On or near Common Road | 24 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North East 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 | 606 | 39.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 444 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 200 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
North East has an estimated population of 14,685. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North East sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.4% |
| Social rented homes | 19.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.8% |
Is North East a safe place to live?
North East recorded 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 North East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (200).
Is crime in North East going up or down?
Recorded crime in North East was up 4% on the year before: 1,524 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,460 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North East?
North East 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 North East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.