Crime in Thurnscoe: statistics, rates and trends
1,085 crimes were recorded in Thurnscoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thurnscoe at a glance
- Crime trends in Thurnscoe
- Types of crime in Thurnscoe
- Thurnscoe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Thurnscoe
- Streets with the most crime in Thurnscoe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thurnscoe
- Population and deprivation in Thurnscoe
- Questions about crime in Thurnscoe
- About this data
1,085 crimes were recorded in Thurnscoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 427 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Thurnscoe has the 285th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thurnscoe | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,085 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.5 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,089 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thurnscoe was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,502 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,004). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 1,085 | 107.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,004 | 99.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,073 | 106.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,467 | 145.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,502 | 148.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,279 | 126.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,174 | 116.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,111 | 110.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,167 | 115.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 79 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thurnscoe 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 shoplifting (+164%) and anti-social behaviour (+67%). The largest falls were in robbery (-40%) and other crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 427 | 42.3 | 1.24 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 15.4 | 1.00 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 126 | 12.5 | 1.84 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 7.3 | 0.89 | +164% |
| Burglary | 68 | 6.7 | 1.91 | -7% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.5 | 0.82 | -23% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.1 | 0.83 | -9% |
| Other crime | 31 | 3.1 | 1.46 | -34% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.6 | 0.79 | -24% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 0.88 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 0.92 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.60 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thurnscoe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thurnscoe recorded 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thurnscoe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thurnscoe recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thurnscoe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thurnscoe recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thurnscoe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thurnscoe recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 164% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thurnscoe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thurnscoe recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thurnscoe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thurnscoe recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thurnscoe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thurnscoe recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thurnscoe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thurnscoe recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thurnscoe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thurnscoe recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thurnscoe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thurnscoe recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thurnscoe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thurnscoe recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thurnscoe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thurnscoe recorded 9 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 44% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thurnscoe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thurnscoe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thurnscoe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thurnscoe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Thurnscoe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thurnscoe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thurnscoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthorpe | 1,036 | 134.7 | +25% |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -25% |
| Darfield | 722 | 95.6 | -11% |
| South Kirkby | 1,169 | 129.2 | +20% |
| South Elmsall | 1,345 | 114.1 | +6% |
| Grimethorpe | 722 | 116.0 | +8% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,921 | 108.3 | +1% |
| Mexborough | 2,259 | 139.4 | +30% |
1 areas within Thurnscoe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Dearne North had the highest rate (127.1 per 1,000) and Dearne North the lowest (127.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearne North | Neighbourhood | 13,803 | 1,754 | 127.1 |
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 Thurnscoe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B6411 | 88 |
| On or near Cromwell Street | 35 |
| On or near Low Grange Road | 32 |
| On or near Marlborough Close | 32 |
| On or near Ashlea | 30 |
| On or near Kingsway | 26 |
| On or near Lansdowne Close | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Chestnut Grove | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thurnscoe 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 | 419 | 38.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 155 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Thurnscoe has an estimated population of 10,089. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thurnscoe sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thurnscoe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.0% |
| Social rented homes | 28.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 69.1% |
Is Thurnscoe a safe place to live?
Thurnscoe recorded 107.5 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 Thurnscoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 427 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (155).
Is crime in Thurnscoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thurnscoe was up 8% on the year before: 1,085 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,004 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thurnscoe?
Thurnscoe 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 Thurnscoe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.