Crime in Penistone East: statistics, rates and trends
796 crimes were recorded in Penistone East in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Penistone East at a glance
- Crime trends in Penistone East
- Types of crime in Penistone East
- Penistone East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penistone East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penistone East
- Demographics of Penistone East
- Questions about crime in Penistone East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (220), anti-social behaviour (177) and vehicle crime (82) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,601st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Penistone East | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 796 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,180 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penistone East peaked in the year to August 2018 (968 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (779). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 796 | 60.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 788 | 59.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 789 | 59.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 779 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 818 | 62.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 854 | 64.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 918 | 69.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 847 | 64.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 968 | 73.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
Compared with England and Wales, Penistone East recorded notably more vehicle crime (25% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (77% below) and violence and sexual offences (51% below). On the year before, public order rose from 54 to 65, while vehicle crime fell from 115 to 82 and burglary fell from 70 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 16.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 13.4 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 6.2 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Public order | 65 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Penistone East; the highest is Kingstone (276.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Penistone West (50.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penistone East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodworth | 744 | 67.2 | +11% |
| Penistone West | 633 | 50.0 | -17% |
| Kingstone | 2,970 | 276.1 | +357% |
| Darton West | 785 | 75.3 | +25% |
| Old Town | 1,390 | 118.8 | +97% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +98% |
| Central | 1,984 | 165.6 | +174% |
| Rockingham | 1,184 | 100.1 | +66% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Penistone East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Well House Lane” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Well House Lane | 54 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 29 |
| On or near Stone Row Court | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Regent Court | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Green Lane | 19 |
| On or near Old Anna Lane | 19 |
| On or near Manor Park | 18 |
| On or near Woodbourne Gardens | 17 |
Of the 619 crimes in Penistone East with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 279 | 45.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 230 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 6.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Penistone East has an estimated population of 13,180 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.9%, against 23.3%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penistone East average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Penistone East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Penistone East a safe place to live?
Penistone East recorded 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,601st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Penistone East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Penistone East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penistone East was up 1% on the year before: 796 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 788 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penistone East?
About 13,180 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penistone East?
Penistone East 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.