Crime in Bolton upon Dearne: statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in Bolton upon Dearne in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bolton upon Dearne at a glance
- Crime trends in Bolton upon Dearne
- Types of crime in Bolton upon Dearne
- Bolton upon Dearne compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bolton upon Dearne
- Streets with the most crime in Bolton upon Dearne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bolton upon Dearne
- Population and deprivation in Bolton upon Dearne
- Questions about crime in Bolton upon Dearne
- About this data
629 crimes were recorded in Bolton upon Dearne in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bolton upon Dearne has the 601st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bolton upon Dearne | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 629 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.8 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,786 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bolton upon Dearne was highest in the year to July 2020 (788 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (605). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 629 | 80.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 657 | 84.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 667 | 85.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 737 | 94.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 680 | 87.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 735 | 94.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 788 | 101.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 709 | 91.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 605 | 77.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bolton upon Dearne 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 burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+48%) and burglary (+34%). The largest falls were in public order (-33%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 33.0 | 0.96 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 13.6 | 0.89 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 7.4 | 1.10 | -28% |
| Burglary | 47 | 6.0 | 1.71 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 5.0 | 1.02 | -13% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.6 | 0.70 | -33% |
| Other crime | 31 | 4.0 | 1.89 | +48% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -10% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +25% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 0.57 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.8 | 0.09 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bolton upon Dearne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bolton upon Dearne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 106 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 up 4% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bolton upon Dearne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bolton upon Dearne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bolton upon Dearne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bolton upon Dearne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bolton upon Dearne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bolton upon Dearne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bolton upon Dearne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bolton upon Dearne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bolton upon Dearne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bolton upon Dearne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bolton upon Dearne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bolton upon Dearne recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bolton upon Dearne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bolton upon Dearne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthorpe | 1,036 | 134.7 | +67% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,921 | 108.3 | +34% |
| Thurnscoe | 1,085 | 107.5 | +33% |
| Mexborough | 2,259 | 139.4 | +73% |
| Swinton (Rotherham) | 1,340 | 88.1 | +9% |
| Darfield | 722 | 95.6 | +18% |
| Wombwell | 1,514 | 91.6 | +13% |
| Denaby Main | 839 | 158.7 | +96% |
1 areas within Bolton upon Dearne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Dearne South had the highest rate (84.7 per 1,000) and Dearne South the lowest (84.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearne South | Neighbourhood | 11,761 | 996 | 84.7 |
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 Bolton upon Dearne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ingsfield Lane | 30 |
| On or near Furlong Road | 23 |
| On or near Fairfield | 22 |
| On or near St Andrew'S Square | 22 |
| On or near Beckfield Grove | 19 |
| On or near Far Croft | 18 |
| On or near Broomhill View | 17 |
| On or near Dearne Road | 16 |
| On or near Edna Street | 16 |
| On or near Billingley View | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bolton upon Dearne 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 | 247 | 39.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 154 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 106 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Bolton upon Dearne has an estimated population of 7,786. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bolton upon Dearne sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.7% |
Is Bolton upon Dearne a safe place to live?
Bolton upon Dearne recorded 80.8 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 Bolton upon Dearne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Bolton upon Dearne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bolton upon Dearne was down 4% on the year before: 629 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 657 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bolton upon Dearne?
Bolton upon Dearne 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 Bolton upon Dearne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.