Crime in Goldthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
1,036 crimes were recorded in Goldthorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Goldthorpe
- Questions about crime in Goldthorpe
- About this data
1,036 crimes were recorded in Goldthorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 368 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Goldthorpe has the 103rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Goldthorpe | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,036 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.7 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,689 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Goldthorpe was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,396 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,036). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,036 | 134.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,191 | 154.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,246 | 162.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,396 | 181.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,286 | 167.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,337 | 173.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,228 | 159.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,257 | 163.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,214 | 157.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Goldthorpe 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, burglary. The largest falls were in public order (-48%) and other crime (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 368 | 47.9 | 1.40 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 17.4 | 1.14 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 14.8 | 2.19 | -31% |
| Burglary | 107 | 13.9 | 3.93 | -8% |
| Other theft | 88 | 11.4 | 1.79 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 9.1 | 1.85 | -33% |
| Public order | 47 | 6.1 | 0.92 | -48% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 4.8 | 0.58 | +131% |
| Other crime | 32 | 4.2 | 1.97 | -40% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +46% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.8 | 1.35 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.54 | -76% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Goldthorpe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Goldthorpe recorded 368 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Goldthorpe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Goldthorpe recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Goldthorpe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Goldthorpe recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Goldthorpe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Goldthorpe recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Goldthorpe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Goldthorpe recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Goldthorpe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Goldthorpe recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Goldthorpe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Goldthorpe recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Goldthorpe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Goldthorpe recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 131% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Goldthorpe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Goldthorpe recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Goldthorpe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Goldthorpe recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Goldthorpe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Goldthorpe recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Goldthorpe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Goldthorpe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Goldthorpe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Goldthorpe recorded 2 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Goldthorpe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Goldthorpe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goldthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -40% |
| Thurnscoe | 1,085 | 107.5 | -20% |
| Mexborough | 2,259 | 139.4 | +3% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,921 | 108.3 | -20% |
| Darfield | 722 | 95.6 | -29% |
| Swinton (Rotherham) | 1,340 | 88.1 | -35% |
| Denaby Main | 839 | 158.7 | +18% |
| Wombwell | 1,514 | 91.6 | -32% |
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 Goldthorpe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Albert Road | 38 |
| On or near Charles Street | 33 |
| On or near Market Street | 30 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 29 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 29 |
| On or near Melton Avenue | 25 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Co-Operative Street | 21 |
| On or near Lincroft | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Goldthorpe 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 | 362 | 34.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 360 | 34.7% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
Goldthorpe has an estimated population of 7,689. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Goldthorpe sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Goldthorpe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% |
| Private rented homes | 26.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 48.3% |
Is Goldthorpe a safe place to live?
Goldthorpe recorded 134.7 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 Goldthorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 368 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Goldthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goldthorpe was down 13% on the year before: 1,036 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,191 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Goldthorpe?
Goldthorpe 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 Goldthorpe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.