Crime in Brinsworth: statistics, rates and trends
512 crimes were recorded in Brinsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brinsworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Brinsworth
- Types of crime in Brinsworth
- Brinsworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brinsworth
- Streets with the most crime in Brinsworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brinsworth
- Population and deprivation in Brinsworth
- Questions about crime in Brinsworth
- About this data
512 crimes were recorded in Brinsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 182 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brinsworth has the 1,016th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brinsworth | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 512 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.3 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,932 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brinsworth was highest in the year to July 2018 (920 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (507). Over the whole period it fell 44%, 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 | 512 | 57.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 524 | 58.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 507 | 56.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 578 | 64.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 644 | 72.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 554 | 62.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 656 | 73.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 725 | 81.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 920 | 103.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brinsworth 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 violence and sexual offences (+39%) and shoplifting (+37%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-45%) and public order (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 20.4 | 0.60 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 10.1 | 0.66 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 5.0 | 1.02 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 4.1 | 0.50 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.5 | 0.98 | +0% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -15% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -7% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +100% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.58 | -17% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brinsworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brinsworth recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brinsworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brinsworth recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brinsworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brinsworth recorded 45 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 up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brinsworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brinsworth recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brinsworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brinsworth recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brinsworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brinsworth recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brinsworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brinsworth recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brinsworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brinsworth recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brinsworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brinsworth recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brinsworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brinsworth recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brinsworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brinsworth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brinsworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brinsworth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brinsworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brinsworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brinsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 432 | 76.5 | +33% |
| Rotherham | 11,810 | 154.9 | +170% |
| Swallownest and Aston | 1,179 | 75.6 | +32% |
| Wickersley and Bramley | 1,729 | 70.3 | +23% |
| Sheffield | 61,357 | 117.7 | +105% |
| Rawmarsh | 2,793 | 149.4 | +161% |
| Thurcroft | 794 | 121.6 | +112% |
| Ecclesfield and Grenoside | 651 | 75.2 | +31% |
1 areas within Brinsworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Brinsworth had the highest rate (69.7 per 1,000) and Brinsworth the lowest (69.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth | Neighbourhood | 10,585 | 738 | 69.7 |
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 Brinsworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pike Road | 37 |
| On or near Highlow View | 30 |
| On or near Blackbird Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Fairburn Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Grange Farm Close | 25 |
| On or near Quarry Close | 22 |
| On or near Poplar Drive | 13 |
| On or near Gresham Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Whitehill Willow | 12 |
| On or near Ellen Tree Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brinsworth 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 | 180 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
Brinsworth has an estimated population of 8,932. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brinsworth sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brinsworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Brinsworth a safe place to live?
Brinsworth recorded 57.3 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 Brinsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Brinsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brinsworth was down 2% on the year before: 512 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 524 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brinsworth?
Brinsworth 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 Brinsworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.