Crime in Thorne: statistics, rates and trends
1,333 crimes were recorded in Thorne in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
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1,333 crimes were recorded in Thorne in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 507 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Thorne has the 385th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thorne | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,333 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.3 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,705 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thorne was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,771 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,333). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 1,333 | 97.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,510 | 110.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,472 | 107.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,564 | 114.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,391 | 101.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,771 | 129.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,612 | 117.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,642 | 119.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,668 | 121.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thorne 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 burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+40%) and shoplifting (+30%). The largest falls were in drugs (-84%) and vehicle crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 507 | 37.0 | 1.08 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 14.4 | 0.94 | -9% |
| Public order | 99 | 7.2 | 1.09 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 7.2 | 0.87 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -23% |
| Other theft | 84 | 6.1 | 0.96 | +27% |
| Burglary | 75 | 5.5 | 1.55 | +10% |
| Other crime | 63 | 4.6 | 2.18 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 4.5 | 0.92 | -33% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.8 | 0.54 | -84% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 0.98 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.53 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thorne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thorne recorded 507 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thorne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thorne recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thorne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thorne recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thorne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thorne recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thorne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thorne recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thorne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thorne recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thorne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thorne recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thorne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thorne recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thorne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thorne recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thorne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thorne recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 84% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thorne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thorne recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thorne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thorne recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thorne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thorne recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thorne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thorne recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Thorne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thorne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainforth | 1,255 | 199.7 | +105% |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,474 | 107.8 | +11% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 721 | 63.8 | -34% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | +0% |
| Goole | 2,313 | 110.5 | +14% |
| Askern | 803 | 137.8 | +42% |
| Finningley | 290 | 52.4 | -46% |
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,737 | 155.2 | +60% |
1 areas within Thorne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Thorne & Moorends had the highest rate (98.2 per 1,000) and Thorne & Moorends the lowest (98.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne & Moorends | Neighbourhood | 18,414 | 1,808 | 98.2 |
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 Thorne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 123 |
| On or near King Street | 42 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 29 |
| On or near Millfield Road | 28 |
| On or near Lime Tree Grove | 25 |
| On or near Chace Court | 24 |
| On or near Marsden Grove | 24 |
| On or near Horse Fair Green | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thorne 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 | 539 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 353 | 26.5% |
| Not recorded | 198 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Thorne has an estimated population of 13,705. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thorne sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thorne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
Is Thorne a safe place to live?
Thorne recorded 97.3 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 Thorne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 507 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Thorne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thorne was down 12% on the year before: 1,333 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,510 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thorne?
Thorne 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 Thorne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.