Crime in Hoyland: statistics, rates and trends
1,607 crimes were recorded in Hoyland in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hoyland at a glance
- Crime trends in Hoyland
- Types of crime in Hoyland
- Hoyland compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hoyland
- Streets with the most crime in Hoyland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hoyland
- Population and deprivation in Hoyland
- Questions about crime in Hoyland
- About this data
1,607 crimes were recorded in Hoyland in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 527 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hoyland has the 343rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hoyland | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,607 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.9 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,932 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hoyland was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,049 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,562). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 1,607 | 100.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,562 | 98.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,692 | 106.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,788 | 112.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,049 | 128.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,820 | 114.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,778 | 111.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,626 | 102.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,674 | 105.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 176 |
| June 2026 | 156 |
| May 2026 | 151 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 109 |
| January 2026 | 125 |
| December 2025 | 114 |
| November 2025 | 117 |
| October 2025 | 149 |
| September 2025 | 138 |
| August 2025 | 131 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hoyland 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 vehicle crime, other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+123%) and vehicle crime (+35%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-31%) and burglary (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 527 | 33.1 | 0.97 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 260 | 16.3 | 1.06 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 153 | 9.6 | 1.95 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 8.3 | 1.23 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 8.2 | 0.98 | -31% |
| Public order | 106 | 6.7 | 1.00 | +7% |
| Burglary | 70 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -23% |
| Other theft | 70 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -9% |
| Other crime | 61 | 3.8 | 1.81 | +5% |
| Drugs | 58 | 3.6 | 1.11 | +123% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.6 | 1.62 | +67% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 0.46 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hoyland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hoyland recorded 527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hoyland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hoyland recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hoyland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hoyland recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hoyland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hoyland recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hoyland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hoyland recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hoyland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hoyland recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hoyland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hoyland recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hoyland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hoyland recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hoyland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hoyland recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hoyland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hoyland recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 123% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hoyland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hoyland recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hoyland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hoyland recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hoyland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hoyland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hoyland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hoyland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hoyland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hoyland.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoyland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell | 1,514 | 91.6 | -9% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +18% |
| Chapeltown and High Green | 1,526 | 67.2 | -33% |
| Darfield | 722 | 95.6 | -5% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,921 | 108.3 | +7% |
| Barnsley | 11,248 | 153.0 | +52% |
| Dodworth | 428 | 71.5 | -29% |
| Ecclesfield and Grenoside | 651 | 75.2 | -25% |
2 areas within Hoyland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rockingham had the highest rate (98.7 per 1,000) and Hoyland Milton the lowest (78.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | Neighbourhood | 11,825 | 1,167 | 98.7 |
| Hoyland Milton | Neighbourhood | 11,465 | 895 | 78.1 |
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 Hoyland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West Street | 90 |
| On or near Hall Street | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near High Street | 40 |
| On or near Broad Street | 35 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Street | 35 |
| On or near Cumberland Close | 34 |
| On or near Fearnley Road | 24 |
| On or near Glenville Close | 24 |
| On or near Guest Street | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hoyland 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 | 574 | 35.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 416 | 25.9% |
| Not recorded | 260 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Hoyland has an estimated population of 15,932. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hoyland sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hoyland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.3% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Hoyland a safe place to live?
Hoyland recorded 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Hoyland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (260).
Is crime in Hoyland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoyland was up 3% on the year before: 1,607 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,562 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hoyland?
Hoyland 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 Hoyland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.