Crime in Goldthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
1,021 crimes were recorded in Goldthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Goldthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Goldthorpe
- Types of crime in Goldthorpe
- Goldthorpe compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Goldthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Goldthorpe
- Demographics of Goldthorpe
- Questions about crime in Goldthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (349), anti-social behaviour (137) and criminal damage and arson (109) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 120th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Goldthorpe | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,021 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.8 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,689 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Goldthorpe of any year here (1,021 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,021 | 132.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,169 | 152.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,250 | 162.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,423 | 185.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,266 | 164.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,328 | 172.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,253 | 163.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,225 | 159.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,218 | 158.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 99 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
Compared with England and Wales, Goldthorpe recorded notably more burglary (3.8 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.1 times the national rate) and other crime (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (43% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 76 to 97 and anti-social behaviour rose from 114 to 137, while public order fell from 86 to 50 and other crime fell from 51 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 349 | 45.4 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 17.8 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 14.2 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Burglary | 103 | 13.4 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Other theft | 97 | 12.6 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 9.2 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Public order | 50 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 4.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 34 | 4.4 | 2.1 | -33% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Goldthorpe; the highest is Denaby Main (159.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bolton upon Dearne (80.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goldthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -39% |
| Thurnscoe | 1,105 | 109.5 | -18% |
| Mexborough | 2,270 | 140.1 | +5% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,974 | 111.3 | -16% |
| Darfield | 747 | 99.0 | -25% |
| Swinton (Rotherham) | 1,354 | 89.1 | -33% |
| Denaby Main | 843 | 159.4 | +20% |
| Wombwell | 1,523 | 92.2 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Goldthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Albert Road” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Albert Road | 37 |
| On or near Market Street | 32 |
| On or near Charles Street | 31 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 31 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 27 |
| On or near Melton Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 24 |
| On or near Leadley Street | 23 |
| On or near Co-Operative Street | 20 |
Of the 884 crimes in Goldthorpe with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 137 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 355 | 40.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 354 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Goldthorpe has an estimated population of 7,689 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Goldthorpe average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Goldthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 48.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Goldthorpe a safe place to live?
Goldthorpe recorded 132.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 120th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Goldthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 349 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (137).
Is crime in Goldthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goldthorpe was down 13% on the year before: 1,021 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,169 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Goldthorpe?
About 7,689 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Goldthorpe?
Goldthorpe 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.