Crime in Hemsworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,355 crimes were recorded in Hemsworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hemsworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Hemsworth
- Types of crime in Hemsworth
- Hemsworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hemsworth
- Streets with the most crime in Hemsworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hemsworth
- Demographics of Hemsworth
- Questions about crime in Hemsworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (575), anti-social behaviour (200) and criminal damage and arson (127) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 100th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hemsworth | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,355 | 42,896 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.4 | 116.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,936 | 367,666 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hemsworth peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,619 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,321). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,355 | 136.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,511 | 152.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,476 | 148.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,604 | 161.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,619 | 162.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,460 | 146.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,466 | 147.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,351 | 136.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,321 | 133.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 130 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 138 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 140 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hemsworth recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (89% above the national rate) and robbery (85% above the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 35 to 48, while public order fell from 133 to 78 and burglary fell from 65 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 575 | 57.9 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 20.1 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 127 | 12.8 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 9.9 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Public order | 78 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 48 | 4.8 | 2.1 | +37% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Robbery | 25 | 2.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hemsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kirkby | 1,156 | 127.8 | -6% |
| Ackworth Moor Top | 389 | 58.4 | -57% |
| Grimethorpe | 717 | 115.2 | -15% |
| South Elmsall | 1,302 | 110.4 | -19% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,258 | 99.9 | -27% |
| Upton (Wakefield) | 527 | 81.3 | -40% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 965 | 93.2 | -32% |
| Crofton | 438 | 65.4 | -52% |
Hemsworth is the one area listed within Hemsworth, with 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth | Neighbourhood | 17,246 | 2,013 | 116.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Hemsworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bus/Coach Station” (131).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 131 |
| On or near Bullenshaw Road | 98 |
| On or near Lavender Court | 32 |
| On or near Pear Tree Lane | 29 |
| On or near Waterpark View | 29 |
| On or near Hall Close | 28 |
| On or near Baylee Street | 27 |
| On or near Grove Lane | 26 |
| On or near Chester Court | 25 |
| On or near Fitzwilliam Street | 25 |
Of the 1,155 crimes in Hemsworth with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 200 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 472 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 326 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hemsworth has an estimated population of 9,936 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%), more social housing (26%, against 17%) and fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hemsworth average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hemsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hemsworth a safe place to live?
Hemsworth recorded 136.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 100th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Hemsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 575 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (200).
Is crime in Hemsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hemsworth was down 10% on the year before: 1,355 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,511 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hemsworth?
About 9,936 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hemsworth?
Hemsworth is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.