Crime in Stocksbridge: statistics, rates and trends
661 crimes were recorded in Stocksbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stocksbridge
- Questions about crime in Stocksbridge
- About this data
661 crimes were recorded in Stocksbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 270 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stocksbridge has the 535th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stocksbridge | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 661 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.7 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,713 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stocksbridge was highest in the year to July 2019 (808 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (661). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 661 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 727 | 94.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 800 | 103.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 717 | 93.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 686 | 88.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 747 | 96.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 693 | 89.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 808 | 104.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 729 | 94.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stocksbridge 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 criminal damage and arson, burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-70%) and vehicle crime (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 35.0 | 1.02 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 12.7 | 0.83 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 8.8 | 1.30 | -24% |
| Public order | 58 | 7.5 | 1.13 | -6% |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.5 | 1.28 | -17% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +6% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.4 | 1.60 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.4 | 0.68 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -70% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.07 | -11% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stocksbridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stocksbridge recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stocksbridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stocksbridge recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stocksbridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stocksbridge recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stocksbridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stocksbridge recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stocksbridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stocksbridge recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stocksbridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stocksbridge recorded 34 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 up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stocksbridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stocksbridge recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stocksbridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stocksbridge recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stocksbridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stocksbridge recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stocksbridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stocksbridge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stocksbridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stocksbridge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stocksbridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stocksbridge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stocksbridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stocksbridge recorded 2 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stocksbridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stocksbridge 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stocksbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stocksbridge.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stocksbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepcar | 342 | 61.8 | -28% |
| Penistone | 436 | 48.3 | -44% |
| Chapeltown and High Green | 1,526 | 67.2 | -22% |
| Dodworth | 428 | 71.5 | -17% |
| Ecclesfield and Grenoside | 651 | 75.2 | -12% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +39% |
| Hoyland | 1,607 | 100.9 | +18% |
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 460 | 67.6 | -21% |
1 areas within Stocksbridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stocksbridge and Upper Don had the highest rate (69.1 per 1,000) and Stocksbridge and Upper Don the lowest (69.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge and Upper Don | Neighbourhood | 20,075 | 1,387 | 69.1 |
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 Stocksbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ridal Close | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Shay House Lane | 31 |
| On or near Red Fern Grove | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Fox Valley Way | 23 |
| On or near Grayson Close | 23 |
| On or near Olive Road | 23 |
| On or near Cedar Close | 22 |
| On or near Ridal Croft | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stocksbridge 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 | 280 | 42.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Stocksbridge has an estimated population of 7,713. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stocksbridge sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stocksbridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Stocksbridge a safe place to live?
Stocksbridge recorded 85.7 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 Stocksbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Stocksbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stocksbridge was down 9% on the year before: 661 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 727 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stocksbridge?
Stocksbridge 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 Stocksbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.