Crime in Penistone West: statistics, rates and trends
641 crimes were recorded in Penistone West in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penistone West at a glance
- Crime trends in Penistone West
- Types of crime in Penistone West
- Penistone West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penistone West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penistone West
- Population and deprivation in Penistone West
- Questions about crime in Penistone West
- About this data
641 crimes were recorded in Penistone West in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 244 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penistone West has the 3,008th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penistone West | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 641 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.6 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,671 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penistone West was highest in the year to July 2018 (705 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (570). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 641 | 50.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 603 | 47.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 570 | 45.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 669 | 52.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 604 | 47.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 631 | 49.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 695 | 54.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 686 | 54.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 705 | 55.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penistone West 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 shoplifting (+71%) and burglary (+35%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-55%) and other theft (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 19.3 | 0.56 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 10.3 | 0.67 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 4.6 | 0.55 | +71% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.6 | 1.03 | +35% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.2 | 0.45 | -55% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -36% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 0.64 | +21% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -80% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penistone West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penistone West recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penistone West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penistone West recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penistone West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penistone West recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penistone West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penistone West recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penistone West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penistone West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penistone West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penistone West recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penistone West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penistone West recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penistone West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penistone West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penistone West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penistone West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penistone West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penistone West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penistone West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penistone West 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penistone West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penistone West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penistone West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penistone West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penistone West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penistone West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penistone West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone East | 764 | 58.0 | +15% |
| Dodworth | 746 | 67.3 | +33% |
| Darton West | 770 | 73.9 | +46% |
| Kingstone | 2,920 | 271.5 | +437% |
| Old Town | 1,419 | 121.3 | +140% |
| Darton East | 639 | 54.8 | +8% |
| Central | 1,932 | 161.3 | +219% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +136% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stottercliffe Road | 68 |
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near Market Street | 22 |
| On or near Royd Lane | 22 |
| On or near St John'S Close | 20 |
| On or near Flouch Mews | 17 |
| On or near Manchester Road | 15 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Sheffield Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penistone West 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 | 234 | 36.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 174 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 130 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Penistone West has an estimated population of 12,671. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penistone West sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penistone West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Penistone West a safe place to live?
Penistone West recorded 50.6 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Penistone West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penistone West was up 6% on the year before: 641 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 603 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penistone West?
Penistone West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.