Crime in Penistone: statistics, rates and trends
436 crimes were recorded in Penistone in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penistone at a glance
- Crime trends in Penistone
- Types of crime in Penistone
- Penistone compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Penistone
- Streets with the most crime in Penistone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penistone
- Population and deprivation in Penistone
- Questions about crime in Penistone
- About this data
436 crimes were recorded in Penistone in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 159 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Penistone has the 1,185th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penistone | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 436 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.3 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,031 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penistone was highest in the year to July 2018 (502 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (408). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 436 | 48.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 443 | 49.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 408 | 45.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 431 | 47.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 412 | 45.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 412 | 45.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 487 | 53.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 485 | 53.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 502 | 55.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penistone 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+71%) and anti-social behaviour (+30%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-56%) and other theft (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 17.6 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 6.4 | 0.78 | +71% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -21% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.4 | 0.97 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.7 | 0.39 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -56% |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -55% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 0.52 | +43% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.40 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penistone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penistone recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penistone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penistone recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penistone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penistone recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penistone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penistone recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penistone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penistone recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penistone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penistone recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penistone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penistone recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penistone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penistone recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penistone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penistone recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penistone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penistone recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penistone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penistone 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penistone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penistone recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penistone
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penistone recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Penistone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penistone.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penistone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge | 661 | 85.7 | +78% |
| Deepcar | 342 | 61.8 | +28% |
| Dodworth | 428 | 71.5 | +48% |
| Skelmanthorpe | 280 | 51.2 | +6% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 330 | 65.1 | +35% |
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 460 | 67.6 | +40% |
| Darton | 1,013 | 60.7 | +26% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +147% |
1 areas within Penistone, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Penistone West had the highest rate (50.6 per 1,000) and Penistone West the lowest (50.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone West | Neighbourhood | 12,671 | 641 | 50.6 |
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 Penistone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stottercliffe Road | 68 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Market Street | 22 |
| On or near St John'S Close | 20 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Sheffield Road | 13 |
| On or near Saunderson Road | 12 |
| On or near Chapelfield View | 8 |
| On or near Eastfield Avenue | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penistone 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 | 160 | 36.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 17.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 5.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Penistone has an estimated population of 9,031. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penistone sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penistone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Penistone a safe place to live?
Penistone recorded 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Penistone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Penistone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penistone was down 2% on the year before: 436 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 443 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penistone?
Penistone 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 Penistone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.