Crime in Thorne: statistics, rates and trends
1,322 crimes were recorded in Thorne in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (524), anti-social behaviour (190) and public order (96) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 397th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Thorne | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,322 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.5 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,705 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Thorne of any year here (1,322 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,322 | 96.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,482 | 108.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,496 | 109.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,531 | 111.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,417 | 103.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,748 | 127.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,635 | 119.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,616 | 117.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,646 | 120.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 110 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 103 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 124 |
| February 2026 | 103 |
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 122 |
Compared with England and Wales, Thorne recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and burglary (48% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (55% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 45 to 61 and burglary rose from 60 to 72, while drugs fell from 145 to 20 and public order fell from 125 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 524 | 38.2 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 13.9 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 96 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 6.8 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 80 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Burglary | 72 | 5.3 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Other crime | 61 | 4.5 | 2.1 | +36% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.5 | 3.3 | -86% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Thorne; the highest is Stainforth (199.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Finningley (54.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainforth | 1,256 | 199.9 | +107% |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,469 | 107.4 | +11% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 716 | 63.4 | -34% |
| Armthorpe | 1,460 | 98.7 | +2% |
| Goole | 2,291 | 109.4 | +13% |
| Askern | 802 | 137.7 | +43% |
| Finningley | 303 | 54.7 | -43% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,712 | 153.0 | +59% |
Thorne & Moorends is the one area listed within Thorne, with 98.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne & Moorends | Neighbourhood | 18,414 | 1,804 | 98.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Thorne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 104 |
| On or near King Street | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 31 |
| On or near Millfield Road | 30 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 30 |
| On or near Horse Fair Green | 28 |
| On or near Chace Court | 24 |
| On or near Lime Tree Grove | 24 |
| On or near Marsden Grove | 23 |
Of the 1,132 crimes in Thorne with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 190 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 515 | 45.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 352 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Thorne has an estimated population of 13,705 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thorne average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Thorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thorne a safe place to live?
Thorne recorded 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 397th 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 Thorne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 524 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Thorne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thorne was down 11% on the year before: 1,322 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,482 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thorne?
About 13,705 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thorne?
Thorne 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.