Crime in Brinsworth: statistics, rates and trends
522 crimes were recorded in Brinsworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Brinsworth
- Questions about crime in Brinsworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (191), anti-social behaviour (91) and vehicle crime (44) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 990th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Brinsworth | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 522 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.4 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,932 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brinsworth peaked in the year to August 2018 (892 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (486). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 522 | 58.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 539 | 60.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 486 | 54.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 562 | 62.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 653 | 73.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 550 | 61.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 658 | 73.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 721 | 80.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 892 | 99.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (62% below) and shoplifting (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 135 to 191 and shoplifting rose from 28 to 39, while anti-social behaviour fell from 166 to 91 and other theft fell from 31 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 21.4 | 34.2 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 10.2 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +15% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Brinsworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brinsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 443 | 78.5 | +34% |
| Rotherham | 11,919 | 156.4 | +168% |
| Swallownest and Aston | 1,153 | 73.9 | +26% |
| Wickersley and Bramley | 1,743 | 70.8 | +21% |
| Sheffield | 61,752 | 118.5 | +103% |
| Rawmarsh | 2,802 | 149.9 | +156% |
| Thurcroft | 768 | 117.6 | +101% |
| Ecclesfield and Grenoside | 653 | 75.5 | +29% |
Brinsworth is the one area listed within Brinsworth, with 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth | Neighbourhood | 10,585 | 749 | 70.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Brinsworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pike Road” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pike Road | 36 |
| On or near Blackbird Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Fairburn Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Highlow View | 27 |
| On or near Grange Farm Close | 23 |
| On or near Quarry Close | 22 |
| On or near Whitehill Willow | 14 |
| On or near Poplar Drive | 13 |
| On or near Brinsworth Lane | 11 |
| On or near B6067 | 10 |
Of the 431 crimes in Brinsworth with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Brinsworth has an estimated population of 8,932 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brinsworth average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brinsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brinsworth a safe place to live?
Brinsworth recorded 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 990th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brinsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Brinsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brinsworth was down 3% on the year before: 522 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 539 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brinsworth?
About 8,932 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brinsworth?
Brinsworth 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.