Crime in Stairfoot: statistics, rates and trends
1,841 crimes were recorded in Stairfoot in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stairfoot at a glance
- Crime trends in Stairfoot
- Types of crime in Stairfoot
- Stairfoot compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stairfoot
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stairfoot
- Population and deprivation in Stairfoot
- Questions about crime in Stairfoot
- About this data
1,841 crimes were recorded in Stairfoot in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 658 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stairfoot has the 595th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stairfoot | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,841 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.0 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,635 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stairfoot was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,158 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,705). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,841 | 135.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,057 | 150.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,988 | 145.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,158 | 158.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,001 | 146.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,899 | 139.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,813 | 133.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,705 | 125.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,041 | 149.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 166 |
| June 2026 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 181 |
| April 2026 | 156 |
| March 2026 | 180 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 146 |
| December 2025 | 156 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 156 |
| September 2025 | 144 |
| August 2025 | 167 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stairfoot 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+42%) and other theft (+28%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-50%) and other crime (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 658 | 48.3 | 1.41 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 402 | 29.5 | 1.92 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 185 | 13.6 | 2.00 | +0% |
| Public order | 112 | 8.2 | 1.24 | -25% |
| Other theft | 106 | 7.8 | 1.22 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 7.1 | 0.86 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 5.6 | 1.13 | -33% |
| Burglary | 67 | 4.9 | 1.39 | -8% |
| Other crime | 51 | 3.7 | 1.77 | -35% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.7 | 0.83 | +42% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.6 | 1.66 | -21% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.4 | 1.03 | +36% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +600% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stairfoot
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stairfoot recorded 658 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stairfoot
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stairfoot recorded 402 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stairfoot
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stairfoot recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stairfoot
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stairfoot recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stairfoot
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stairfoot recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stairfoot
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stairfoot recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stairfoot
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stairfoot recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stairfoot
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stairfoot recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stairfoot
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stairfoot recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stairfoot
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stairfoot recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stairfoot
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stairfoot recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stairfoot
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stairfoot recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stairfoot
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stairfoot recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stairfoot
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stairfoot 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 Stairfoot, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stairfoot.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stairfoot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | -12% |
| Central | 1,932 | 161.3 | +19% |
| Monk Bretton | 1,548 | 123.9 | -8% |
| Kingstone | 2,920 | 271.5 | +101% |
| Wombwell | 1,071 | 85.8 | -36% |
| Old Town | 1,419 | 121.3 | -10% |
| Cudworth | 1,082 | 90.7 | -33% |
| Darfield | 1,122 | 101.1 | -25% |
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 Stairfoot over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Worsley Close | 83 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 56 |
| On or near Vaal Street | 55 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near A635 | 53 |
| On or near Wheatley Road | 53 |
| On or near Burnsall Grove | 49 |
| On or near Neville Close | 49 |
| On or near Oxford Place | 48 |
| On or near Gerald Crescent | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stairfoot 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 | 686 | 37.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 405 | 22.0% |
| Not recorded | 402 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 7.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Stairfoot has an estimated population of 13,635. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stairfoot sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stairfoot |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.3% |
| Social rented homes | 27.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.5% |
Is Stairfoot a safe place to live?
Stairfoot recorded 135.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Stairfoot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 658 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (402).
Is crime in Stairfoot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stairfoot was down 11% on the year before: 1,841 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,057 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stairfoot?
Stairfoot 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 Stairfoot. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.