Crime in Hoyland: statistics, rates and trends
1,652 crimes were recorded in Hoyland in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (548), anti-social behaviour (261) and vehicle crime (160) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 312th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hoyland | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,652 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.7 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,932 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hoyland peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,005 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,570). 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 | 1,652 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,570 | 98.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,636 | 102.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,826 | 114.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,005 | 125.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,860 | 116.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,769 | 111.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,638 | 102.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,606 | 100.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 176 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hoyland recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), other crime (84% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (68% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (31% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 28 to 56 and vehicle crime rose from 121 to 160, while shoplifting fell from 185 to 130 and burglary fell from 84 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 548 | 34.4 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 261 | 16.4 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 160 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 142 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 8.2 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Public order | 110 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 71 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 68 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Other crime | 62 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Drugs | 56 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hoyland; the highest is Barnsley (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Chapeltown and High Green (69.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoyland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell | 1,523 | 92.2 | -11% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +15% |
| Chapeltown and High Green | 1,580 | 69.6 | -33% |
| Darfield | 747 | 99.0 | -5% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,974 | 111.3 | +7% |
| Barnsley | 11,264 | 153.3 | +48% |
| Dodworth | 420 | 70.2 | -32% |
| Ecclesfield and Grenoside | 653 | 75.5 | -27% |
Of the 2 areas within Hoyland, Rockingham had the highest crime rate (100.1 per 1,000) and Hoyland Milton the lowest (80.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | Neighbourhood | 11,825 | 1,184 | 100.1 |
| Hoyland Milton | Neighbourhood | 11,465 | 921 | 80.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Hoyland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “West Street” (91).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West Street | 91 |
| On or near High Street | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Street | 41 |
| On or near Hall Street | 41 |
| On or near Broad Street | 36 |
| On or near Cumberland Close | 36 |
| On or near Fearnley Road | 26 |
| On or near Guest Street | 26 |
| On or near Bank Street | 24 |
Of the 1,391 crimes in Hoyland with a recorded outcome, 30% 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 261 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 605 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 418 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a drugs possession warning | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Hoyland has an estimated population of 15,932 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hoyland average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hoyland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hoyland a safe place to live?
Hoyland recorded 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 312th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Hoyland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 548 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (261).
Is crime in Hoyland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoyland was up 5% on the year before: 1,652 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,570 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hoyland?
About 15,932 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hoyland?
Hoyland 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.