Crime in Penistone East: statistics, rates and trends
764 crimes were recorded in Penistone East in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Penistone East
- Questions about crime in Penistone East
- About this data
764 crimes were recorded in Penistone East in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 218 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penistone East has the 2,685th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penistone East | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 764 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.0 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,180 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penistone East was highest in the year to July 2018 (984 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (764). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 764 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 801 | 60.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 787 | 59.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 780 | 59.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 805 | 61.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 879 | 66.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 925 | 70.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 826 | 62.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 984 | 74.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penistone 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-42%) and burglary (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 16.5 | 0.48 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 12.6 | 0.82 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 5.5 | 1.11 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +20% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +5% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -5% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.1 | 1.16 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.7 | 0.21 | +28% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +75% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.4 | 0.68 | -24% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.31 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Penistone East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penistone East recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 28.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penistone East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penistone East recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penistone East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penistone East recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penistone East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penistone East recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penistone East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penistone East recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penistone East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penistone East recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penistone East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penistone East recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penistone East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penistone East recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penistone East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penistone East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penistone East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penistone East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penistone East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penistone East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penistone East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penistone East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penistone East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penistone East recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penistone East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penistone East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penistone East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penistone East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penistone East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodworth | 746 | 67.3 | +16% |
| Penistone West | 641 | 50.6 | -13% |
| Kingstone | 2,920 | 271.5 | +368% |
| Darton West | 770 | 73.9 | +27% |
| Old Town | 1,419 | 121.3 | +109% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +106% |
| Central | 1,932 | 161.3 | +178% |
| Rockingham | 1,167 | 98.7 | +70% |
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 Penistone East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Well House Lane | 44 |
| On or near Stone Row Court | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Old Anna Lane | 20 |
| On or near Regent Court | 20 |
| On or near Carr Head Lane | 17 |
| On or near Green Lane | 17 |
| On or near Manor Park | 17 |
| On or near Regent Street | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penistone 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 | 266 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 29.7% |
| Not recorded | 166 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Penistone East has an estimated population of 13,180. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penistone East sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penistone East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Penistone East a safe place to live?
Penistone East recorded 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Penistone East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (166).
Is crime in Penistone East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penistone East was down 5% on the year before: 764 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 801 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penistone East?
Penistone 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 Penistone East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.