Crime in Grimethorpe: statistics, rates and trends
717 crimes were recorded in Grimethorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Grimethorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Grimethorpe
- Types of crime in Grimethorpe
- Grimethorpe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Grimethorpe
- Streets with the most crime in Grimethorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grimethorpe
- Demographics of Grimethorpe
- Questions about crime in Grimethorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (266), anti-social behaviour (94) and criminal damage and arson (85) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 212th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Grimethorpe | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 717 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.2 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,222 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Grimethorpe of any year here (717 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 717 | 115.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 747 | 120.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 797 | 128.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 784 | 126.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 876 | 140.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 955 | 153.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 878 | 141.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 852 | 136.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 937 | 150.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
Compared with England and Wales, Grimethorpe recorded notably more burglary (2.4 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (39% below) and other theft (38% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 49 to 58 and burglary rose from 45 to 52, while other theft fell from 37 to 25 and other crime fell from 37 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 42.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 15.1 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 13.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 9.3 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Burglary | 52 | 8.4 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Public order | 39 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 5.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 27 | 4.3 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Grimethorpe; the highest is Hemsworth (136.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Wombwell (92.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grimethorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,258 | 99.9 | -13% |
| South Kirkby | 1,156 | 127.8 | +11% |
| Hemsworth | 1,355 | 136.4 | +18% |
| Darfield | 747 | 99.0 | -14% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 965 | 93.2 | -19% |
| Thurnscoe | 1,105 | 109.5 | -5% |
| South Elmsall | 1,302 | 110.4 | -4% |
| Wombwell | 1,523 | 92.2 | -20% |
North East is the one area listed within Grimethorpe, with 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East | Neighbourhood | 14,685 | 1,528 | 104.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Grimethorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Queensway” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queensway | 62 |
| On or near Stacey Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Mount Road | 27 |
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 24 |
| On or near Brierley Road | 20 |
| On or near Manor Grove | 19 |
| On or near Common Road | 18 |
| On or near King'S Street | 18 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 18 |
Of the 623 crimes in Grimethorpe with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 281 | 45.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 30.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Grimethorpe has an estimated population of 6,222 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%) and more social housing (26%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grimethorpe average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Grimethorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 34.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 63.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Grimethorpe a safe place to live?
Grimethorpe recorded 115.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 212th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Grimethorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Grimethorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grimethorpe was down 4% on the year before: 717 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 747 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grimethorpe?
About 6,222 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grimethorpe?
Grimethorpe 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.