Crime in Wombwell: statistics, rates and trends
1,514 crimes were recorded in Wombwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wombwell at a glance
- Crime trends in Wombwell
- Types of crime in Wombwell
- Wombwell compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wombwell
- Streets with the most crime in Wombwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wombwell
- Population and deprivation in Wombwell
- Questions about crime in Wombwell
- About this data
1,514 crimes were recorded in Wombwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 631 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wombwell has the 462nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wombwell | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,514 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.6 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,527 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wombwell was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,064 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,514). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 1,514 | 91.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,558 | 94.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,620 | 98.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,708 | 103.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,064 | 124.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,938 | 117.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,922 | 116.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,762 | 106.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,989 | 120.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 131 |
| April 2026 | 129 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wombwell 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, other crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+21%) and shoplifting (+13%). The largest falls were in other crime (-16%) and public order (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 631 | 38.2 | 1.12 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 277 | 16.8 | 1.09 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 142 | 8.6 | 1.27 | -4% |
| Public order | 102 | 6.2 | 0.93 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 4.8 | 0.97 | +7% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.3 | 1.21 | +0% |
| Other theft | 62 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +7% |
| Other crime | 59 | 3.6 | 1.69 | -16% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 1.6 | 0.19 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.0 | 1.06 | -11% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 0.54 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wombwell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wombwell recorded 631 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wombwell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wombwell recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wombwell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wombwell recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wombwell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wombwell recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wombwell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wombwell recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wombwell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wombwell recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wombwell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wombwell recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wombwell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wombwell recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wombwell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wombwell recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wombwell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wombwell recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wombwell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wombwell recorded 17 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 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wombwell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wombwell recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wombwell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wombwell recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wombwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wombwell.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wombwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darfield | 722 | 95.6 | +4% |
| Hoyland | 1,607 | 100.9 | +10% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +30% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,921 | 108.3 | +18% |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -12% |
| Barnsley | 11,248 | 153.0 | +67% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,247 | 99.0 | +8% |
| Grimethorpe | 722 | 116.0 | +27% |
1 areas within Wombwell, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wombwell had the highest rate (85.8 per 1,000) and Wombwell the lowest (85.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell | Neighbourhood | 12,481 | 1,071 | 85.8 |
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 Wombwell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 90 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Neville Close | 29 |
| On or near Bramham Croft | 28 |
| On or near Reginald Road | 27 |
| On or near Snowden Terrace | 26 |
| On or near Windmill Court | 26 |
| On or near George Street | 24 |
| On or near Old Farm Lane | 23 |
| On or near Rutland Place | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wombwell 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 | 599 | 39.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 361 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 277 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Wombwell has an estimated population of 16,527. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wombwell sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wombwell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.5% |
Is Wombwell a safe place to live?
Wombwell recorded 91.6 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 Wombwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 631 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (277).
Is crime in Wombwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wombwell was down 3% on the year before: 1,514 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,558 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wombwell?
Wombwell 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 Wombwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.