Crime in Hemsworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,374 crimes were recorded in Hemsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hemsworth
- Questions about crime in Hemsworth
- About this data
1,374 crimes were recorded in Hemsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 609 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hemsworth has the 93rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hemsworth | Wakefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,374 | 43,130 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.3 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,936 | 367,666 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hemsworth was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,640 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,305). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,374 | 138.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,475 | 148.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,495 | 150.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,640 | 165.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,594 | 160.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,453 | 146.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,487 | 149.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,305 | 131.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,340 | 134.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 133 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hemsworth 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, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in other crime (+15%). The largest falls were in public order (-34%) and burglary (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 609 | 61.3 | 1.79 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 18.6 | 1.21 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 11.5 | 1.69 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 10.7 | 1.29 | -16% |
| Public order | 82 | 8.3 | 1.24 | -34% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.1 | 1.04 | +2% |
| Burglary | 50 | 5.0 | 1.42 | -25% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.7 | 2.24 | +15% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +0% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.3 | 1.71 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.5 | 1.55 | +88% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.37 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hemsworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hemsworth recorded 609 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hemsworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hemsworth recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hemsworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hemsworth recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hemsworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hemsworth recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hemsworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hemsworth recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hemsworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hemsworth recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hemsworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hemsworth recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hemsworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hemsworth recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hemsworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hemsworth recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hemsworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hemsworth recorded 25 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hemsworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hemsworth recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hemsworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hemsworth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hemsworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hemsworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hemsworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hemsworth 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hemsworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hemsworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hemsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kirkby | 1,169 | 129.2 | -7% |
| Ackworth Moor Top | 387 | 58.1 | -58% |
| Grimethorpe | 722 | 116.0 | -16% |
| South Elmsall | 1,345 | 114.1 | -18% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,247 | 99.0 | -28% |
| Upton (Wakefield) | 529 | 81.6 | -41% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 953 | 92.0 | -33% |
| Crofton | 440 | 65.7 | -53% |
1 areas within Hemsworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hemsworth had the highest rate (119.3 per 1,000) and Hemsworth the lowest (119.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth | Neighbourhood | 17,246 | 2,058 | 119.3 |
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 Hemsworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 127 |
| On or near Bullenshaw Road | 99 |
| On or near Hall Close | 36 |
| On or near Waterpark View | 33 |
| On or near Lavender Court | 33 |
| On or near Baylee Street | 32 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 30 |
| On or near Pear Tree Lane | 28 |
| On or near Lacy Street | 28 |
| On or near Kirkby Road | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hemsworth 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 | 507 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 337 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 185 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Hemsworth has an estimated population of 9,936. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hemsworth sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hemsworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.7% |
Is Hemsworth a safe place to live?
Hemsworth recorded 138.3 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 Hemsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 609 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Hemsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hemsworth was down 7% on the year before: 1,374 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,475 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hemsworth?
Hemsworth is policed by West 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 Hemsworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.