Crime in Bolton upon Dearne: statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in Bolton upon Dearne in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bolton upon Dearne
- Questions about crime in Bolton upon Dearne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), anti-social behaviour (107) and criminal damage and arson (64) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 596th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bolton upon Dearne | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 629 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.8 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,786 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bolton upon Dearne peaked in the year to August 2020 (768 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (591). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 629 | 80.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 655 | 84.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 652 | 83.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 750 | 96.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 685 | 88.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 735 | 94.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 768 | 98.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 742 | 95.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 591 | 75.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bolton upon Dearne recorded notably more other crime (88% above the national rate) and burglary (59% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (50% below) and public order (25% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 34 to 25 and public order fell from 50 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 33.3 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 13.7 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 44 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Public order | 39 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Other crime | 31 | 4.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Bolton upon Dearne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bolton upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthorpe | 1,021 | 132.8 | +64% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,974 | 111.3 | +38% |
| Thurnscoe | 1,105 | 109.5 | +36% |
| Mexborough | 2,270 | 140.1 | +73% |
| Swinton (Rotherham) | 1,354 | 89.1 | +10% |
| Darfield | 747 | 99.0 | +22% |
| Wombwell | 1,523 | 92.2 | +14% |
| Denaby Main | 843 | 159.4 | +97% |
Dearne South is the one area listed within Bolton upon Dearne, with 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearne South | Neighbourhood | 11,761 | 982 | 83.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Bolton upon Dearne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Furlong Road” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Furlong Road | 26 |
| On or near Ingsfield Lane | 25 |
| On or near Fairfield | 23 |
| On or near St Andrew'S Square | 20 |
| On or near Beckfield Grove | 19 |
| On or near Far Croft | 19 |
| On or near Dearne Road | 18 |
| On or near Edna Street | 18 |
| On or near Billingley View | 16 |
| On or near Broomhill View | 16 |
Of the 522 crimes in Bolton upon Dearne with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 248 | 47.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 29.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 6.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Bolton upon Dearne has an estimated population of 7,786 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bolton upon Dearne average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bolton upon Dearne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.7% | 10.1% (England) |
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 August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 596th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Bolton upon Dearne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
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 August 2026 against 655 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bolton upon Dearne?
About 7,786 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bolton upon Dearne?
Bolton upon Dearne 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.