Crime in Conisbrough: statistics, rates and trends
1,241 crimes were recorded in Conisbrough in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Conisbrough at a glance
- Crime trends in Conisbrough
- Types of crime in Conisbrough
- Conisbrough compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Conisbrough
- Streets with the most crime in Conisbrough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Conisbrough
- Population and deprivation in Conisbrough
- Questions about crime in Conisbrough
- About this data
1,241 crimes were recorded in Conisbrough in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 452 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Conisbrough has the 235th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Conisbrough | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,241 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.1 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,974 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Conisbrough was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,456 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,236). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,241 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,265 | 115.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,270 | 115.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,302 | 118.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,456 | 132.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,245 | 113.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,236 | 112.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,296 | 118.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,402 | 127.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 148 |
| August 2025 | 123 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Conisbrough 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+156%) and other theft (+53%). The largest falls were in drugs (-59%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 452 | 41.2 | 1.20 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 314 | 28.6 | 1.87 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 8.2 | 1.21 | -17% |
| Public order | 77 | 7.0 | 1.06 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 6.7 | 1.35 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 5.8 | 0.70 | +156% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +53% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.6 | 1.03 | -30% |
| Other crime | 39 | 3.6 | 1.68 | -17% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +22% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.54 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Conisbrough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Conisbrough recorded 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Conisbrough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Conisbrough recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Conisbrough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Conisbrough recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Conisbrough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Conisbrough recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Conisbrough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Conisbrough recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Conisbrough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Conisbrough recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 156% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Conisbrough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Conisbrough recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Conisbrough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Conisbrough recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Conisbrough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Conisbrough recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Conisbrough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Conisbrough recorded 14 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 down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Conisbrough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Conisbrough recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Conisbrough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Conisbrough recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Conisbrough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Conisbrough recorded 3 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Conisbrough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Conisbrough recorded 1 report 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Conisbrough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Conisbrough.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Conisbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denaby Main | 839 | 158.7 | +40% |
| Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | -1% |
| Mexborough | 2,259 | 139.4 | +23% |
| Swinton (Rotherham) | 1,340 | 88.1 | -22% |
| Sprotbrough | 584 | 78.1 | -31% |
| Maltby | 1,353 | 90.5 | -20% |
| Wickersley and Bramley | 1,729 | 70.3 | -38% |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -29% |
1 areas within Conisbrough, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Conisbrough had the highest rate (127.9 per 1,000) and Conisbrough the lowest (127.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conisbrough | Neighbourhood | 16,262 | 2,080 | 127.9 |
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 Conisbrough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 125 |
| On or near Castle Street | 53 |
| On or near Sheffield Road | 38 |
| On or near Firsby Lane | 36 |
| On or near West Street | 34 |
| On or near St David'S Road | 27 |
| On or near Thirlwall Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Urch Close | 26 |
| On or near Athelstane Road | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Conisbrough 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 | 468 | 37.7% |
| Not recorded | 314 | 25.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Conisbrough has an estimated population of 10,974. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Conisbrough sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Conisbrough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.7% |
Is Conisbrough a safe place to live?
Conisbrough recorded 113.1 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 Conisbrough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (314).
Is crime in Conisbrough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Conisbrough was down 2% on the year before: 1,241 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,265 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Conisbrough?
Conisbrough 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 Conisbrough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.