Crime in Stocksbridge: statistics, rates and trends
647 crimes were recorded in Stocksbridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stocksbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Stocksbridge
- Types of crime in Stocksbridge
- Stocksbridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stocksbridge
- Streets with the most crime in Stocksbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stocksbridge
- Demographics of Stocksbridge
- Questions about crime in Stocksbridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (269), anti-social behaviour (89) and criminal damage and arson (62) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 552nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stocksbridge | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 647 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.9 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,713 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Stocksbridge of any year here (647 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 647 | 83.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 718 | 93.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 815 | 105.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 703 | 91.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 699 | 90.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 740 | 95.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 688 | 89.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 809 | 104.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 729 | 94.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stocksbridge recorded notably more other crime (78% above the national rate) and burglary (28% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (40% below) and anti-social behaviour (25% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 24 to 29 and violence and sexual offences rose from 232 to 269, while criminal damage and arson fell from 90 to 62 and vehicle crime fell from 42 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 34.9 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 11.5 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Public order | 57 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.8 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Stocksbridge; the highest is Worsbrough (119.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Penistone (48.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stocksbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepcar | 328 | 59.3 | -29% |
| Penistone | 438 | 48.5 | -42% |
| Chapeltown and High Green | 1,580 | 69.6 | -17% |
| Dodworth | 420 | 70.2 | -16% |
| Ecclesfield and Grenoside | 653 | 75.5 | -10% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +42% |
| Hoyland | 1,652 | 103.7 | +24% |
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 486 | 71.4 | -15% |
Stocksbridge and Upper Don is the one area listed within Stocksbridge, with 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge and Upper Don | Neighbourhood | 20,075 | 1,348 | 67.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Stocksbridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ridal Close” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ridal Close | 42 |
| On or near Shay House Lane | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Red Fern Grove | 28 |
| On or near Olive Road | 25 |
| On or near Fox Valley Way | 24 |
| On or near Ridal Croft | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Cedar Close | 21 |
| On or near Grayson Close | 21 |
Of the 558 crimes in Stocksbridge with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 276 | 49.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 173 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Stocksbridge has an estimated population of 7,713 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stocksbridge average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stocksbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stocksbridge a safe place to live?
Stocksbridge recorded 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 552nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Stocksbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Stocksbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stocksbridge was down 10% on the year before: 647 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 718 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stocksbridge?
About 7,713 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stocksbridge?
Stocksbridge 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.